Apoptosis signal-regulating kinase inhibitors and uses thereof

ABSTRACT

Described herein are ASK1 inhibitors and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds. The subject compounds and compositions are useful for the treatment of blood disease, autoimmune disorders, pulmonary disorders, hypertension, inflammatory diseases, fibrotic diseases, diabetes, diabetic nephropathy, renal diseases, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, acute lung injuries, acute or chronic liver diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases.

CROSS-REFERENCE

This patent application claims the benefit of U.S. ProvisionalApplication No. 62/555,961, filed Sep. 8, 2017, which is incorporatedherein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

Described herein are compounds, methods of making such compounds,pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising such compounds,and methods of using such compounds to treat, prevent or diagnosediseases, disorders or conditions associated with apoptosissignal-regulating kinase 1 such as blood diseases, autoimmune disorders,pulmonary disorders, hypertension, inflammatory diseases, fibroticdiseases (such as idiosyncratic pulmonary fibrosis, chronic kidneydisease/kidney fibrosis, irritable bowel disease, scleroderma, and liverfibrosis), diabetes, diabetic nephropathy, renal diseases, respiratorydiseases, cardiovascular diseases, acute lung injuries, acute or chronicliver diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK1) activation and signalinghave been reported to play an important role in a broad range ofdiseases including neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, inflammatory,autoimmune, and metabolic disorders. In addition, ASK1 has beenimplicated in mediating organ damage following ischemia and reperfusionof the heart, brain, and kidney.

ASK1 has also been identified as an important signaling pathway innon-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a type of non-alcoholic fattyliver disease (NAFLD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),hypertension, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson'sdisease, platelet activation, sickle cell disease, kidney disease, andoxidative stress. Therefore, therapeutic agents that function asinhibitors of ASK1 have potential to remedy or improve the lives ofpatients suffering from such conditions.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Disclosed herein is a compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof:

wherein:

-   Ring A is aryl or heteroaryl;-   Ring B is aryl or heteroaryl;-   L is a saturated or unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-10    carbon atoms optionally substituted with 1-6 R⁷, wherein 1, 2, or 3    carbon atoms are optionally replaced with —NR⁷—, —O—, —S—, —S(═O)—,    or —S(═O)₂—;-   X¹ is N or CR¹;-   X² is N or CR²;-   X³ is N or CR³;-   each R¹, R², and R³ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN,    —OR^(a), —SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d),    —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b),    —CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆    alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   each R⁴ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),    —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a),    —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆    alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   or two R⁴ are taken together to form an optionally substituted    cycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally    substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   R⁵ is hydrogen, —S(═O)R^(b), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d),    —C(═O)R^(b), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted    C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally    substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl,    optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted    heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionally    substituted heteroaryl;-   each R⁶ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),    —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a),    —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆    alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   each R⁷ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),    —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a),    —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆    alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   or two R⁷ on the same carbon atom are taken together to form an oxo;-   or two R⁷ are taken together to form an optionally substituted    cycloalkyl;-   R^(a) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally    substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl,    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted    cycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally    substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   R^(b) is optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted    C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   each R^(c) and R^(d) is independently hydrogen, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl,    optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆    heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally    substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or    optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   or R^(c) and R^(d), together with the nitrogen atom to which they    are attached, form an optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl or    optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   s is 1-3; and-   t is 1-3.

Disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising atherapeutically effective amount of a compound disclosed herein, and apharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

Also disclosed herein is a method for treating a disease in a mammalcomprising administering to the mammal a therapeutically effectiveamount of a compound or a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

All publications, patents, and patent applications mentioned in thisspecification are herein incorporated by reference for the specificpurposes identified herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Definitions

As used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,”and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictatesotherwise. Thus, for example, reference to “an agent” includes aplurality of such agents, and reference to “the cell” includes referenceto one or more cells (or to a plurality of cells) and equivalentsthereof known to those skilled in the art, and so forth. When ranges areused herein for physical properties, such as molecular weight, orchemical properties, such as chemical formulae, all combinations andsubcombinations of ranges and specific embodiments therein are intendedto be included. The term “about” when referring to a number or anumerical range means that the number or numerical range referred to isan approximation within experimental variability (or within statisticalexperimental error), and thus the number or numerical range, in someinstances, will vary between 1% and 15% of the stated number ornumerical range. The term “comprising” (and related terms such as“comprise” or “comprises” or “having” or “including”) is not intended toexclude that in other certain embodiments, for example, an embodiment ofany composition of matter, composition, method, or process, or the like,described herein, “consist of” or “consist essentially of” the describedfeatures.

As used in the specification and appended claims, unless specified tothe contrary, the following terms have the meaning indicated below.

“Aliphatic chain” refers to a linear chemical moiety that is composed ofonly carbons and hydrogens. In some embodiments, the aliphatic chain issaturated. In some embodiments, the aliphatic chain is unsaturated. Insome embodiments, the unsaturated aliphatic chain contains oneunsaturation. In some embodiments, the unsaturated aliphatic chaincontains more than one unsaturation. In some embodiments, theunsaturated aliphatic chain contains two unsaturations. In someembodiments, the unsaturated aliphatic chain contains one double bond.In some embodiments, the unsaturated aliphatic chain contains two doublebonds.

“Alkyl” refers to an optionally substituted straight-chain, oroptionally substituted branched-chain saturated hydrocarbon monoradicalhaving from one to about ten carbon atoms, or from one to six carbonatoms, wherein a sp3-hybridized carbon of the alkyl residue is attachedto the rest of the molecule by a single bond. Examples include, but arenot limited to, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, 2-methyl-1-propyl,2-methyl-2-propyl, 2-methyl-1-butyl, 3-methyl-1-butyl, 2-methyl-3-butyl,2,2-dimethyl-1-propyl, 2-methyl-1-pentyl, 3-methyl-1-pentyl,4-methyl-1-pentyl, 2-methyl-2-pentyl, 3-methyl-2-pentyl,4-methyl-2-pentyl, 2,2-dimethyl-1-butyl, 3,3-dimethyl-1-butyl,2-ethyl-1-butyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, t-butyl, n-pentyl,isopentyl, neopentyl, tert-amyl and hexyl, and longer alkyl groups, suchas heptyl, octyl, and the like. Whenever it appears herein, a numericalrange such as “C₁-C₆ alkyl” means that the alkyl group consists of 1carbon atom, 2 carbon atoms, 3 carbon atoms, 4 carbon atoms, 5 carbonatoms or 6 carbon atoms, although the present definition also covers theoccurrence of the term “alkyl” where no numerical range is designated.In some embodiments, the alkyl is a C₁-C₁₀ alkyl, a C₁-C₉ alkyl, a C₁-C₈alkyl, a C₁-C₇ alkyl, a C₁-C₆ alkyl, a C₁-C₅ alkyl, a C₁-C₄ alkyl, aC₁-C₃ alkyl, a C₁-C₂ alkyl, or a C₁ alkyl. Unless stated otherwisespecifically in the specification, an alkyl group is optionallysubstituted, for example, with oxo, halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro,hydroxyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl,heteroaryl, and the like. In some embodiments, the alkyl is optionallysubstituted with oxo, halogen, —CN, —CF₃, —OH, —OMe, —NH₂, or —NO₂. Insome embodiments, the alkyl is optionally substituted with oxo, halogen,—CN, —CF₃, —OH, or OMe. In some embodiments, the alkyl is optionallysubstituted with halogen.

“Alkenyl” refers to an optionally substituted straight-chain, oroptionally substituted branched-chain hydrocarbon monoradical having oneor more carbon-carbon double-bonds and having from two to about tencarbon atoms, more preferably two to about six carbon atoms, wherein asp2-hybridized carbon of the alkenyl residue is attached to the rest ofthe molecule by a single bond. The group may be in either the cis ortrans conformation about the double bond(s), and should be understood toinclude both isomers. Examples include, but are not limited to ethenyl(—CH═CH₂), 1-propenyl (—CH₂CH═CH₂), isopropenyl [—C(CH₃)═CH₂], butenyl,1,3-butadienyl and the like. Whenever it appears herein, a numericalrange such as “C₂-C₆ alkenyl” means that the alkenyl group may consistof 2 carbon atoms, 3 carbon atoms, 4 carbon atoms, 5 carbon atoms or 6carbon atoms, although the present definition also covers the occurrenceof the term “alkenyl” where no numerical range is designated. In someembodiments, the alkenyl is a C₂-C₁₀ alkenyl, a C₂-C₉ alkenyl, a C₂-C₈alkenyl, a C₂-C₇ alkenyl, a C₂-C₆ alkenyl, a C₂-C₅ alkenyl, a C₂-C₄alkenyl, a C₂-C₃ alkenyl, or a C₂ alkenyl. Unless stated otherwisespecifically in the specification, an alkenyl group is optionallysubstituted, for example, with oxo, halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro,hydroxyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl,heteroaryl, and the like. In some embodiments, an alkenyl is optionallysubstituted with oxo, halogen, —CN, —CF₃, —OH, —OMe, —NH₂, or —NO₂. Insome embodiments, an alkenyl is optionally substituted with oxo,halogen, —CN, —CF₃, —OH, or OMe. In some embodiments, the alkenyl isoptionally substituted with halogen.

“Alkynyl” refers to an optionally substituted straight-chain oroptionally substituted branched-chain hydrocarbon monoradical having oneor more carbon-carbon triple-bonds and having from two to about tencarbon atoms, more preferably from two to about six carbon atoms.Examples include, but are not limited to ethynyl, 2-propynyl, 2-butynyl,1,3-butadiynyl and the like. Whenever it appears herein, a numericalrange such as “C₂-C₆ alkynyl” means that the alkynyl group may consistof 2 carbon atoms, 3 carbon atoms, 4 carbon atoms, 5 carbon atoms or 6carbon atoms, although the present definition also covers the occurrenceof the term “alkynyl” where no numerical range is designated. In someembodiments, the alkynyl is a C₂-C₁₀ alkynyl, a C₂-C₉ alkynyl, a C₂-C₈alkynyl, a C₂-C₇ alkynyl, a C₂-C₆ alkynyl, a C₂-C₅ alkynyl, a C₂-C₄alkynyl, a C₂-C₃ alkynyl, or a C₂ alkynyl. Unless stated otherwisespecifically in the specification, an alkynyl group is optionallysubstituted, for example, with oxo, halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro,hydroxyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl,heteroaryl, and the like. In some embodiments, an alkynyl is optionallysubstituted with oxo, halogen, —CN, —CF₃, —OH, —OMe, —NH₂, or —NO₂. Insome embodiments, an alkynyl is optionally substituted with oxo,halogen, —CN, —CF₃, —OH, or OMe. In some embodiments, the alkynyl isoptionally substituted with halogen.

“Alkylene” refers to a straight or branched divalent hydrocarbon chain.Unless stated otherwise specifically in the specification, an alkylenegroup may be optionally substituted, for example, with oxo, halogen,amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, aryl, cycloalkyl,heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and the like. In some embodiments, analkylene is optionally substituted with oxo, halogen, —CN, —CF₃, —OH,—OMe, —NH₂, or —NO₂. In some embodiments, an alkylene is optionallysubstituted with oxo, halogen, —CN, —CF₃, —OH, or OMe. In someembodiments, the alkylene is optionally substituted with halogen.

“Alkoxy” refers to a radical of the formula —OR_(a) where R_(a) is analkyl radical as defined. Unless stated otherwise specifically in thespecification, an alkoxy group may be optionally substituted, forexample, with oxo, halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl, haloalkyl,alkoxy, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and the like. Insome embodiments, an alkoxy is optionally substituted with oxo, halogen,—CN, —CF₃, —OH, —OMe, —NH₂, or —NO₂. In some embodiments, an alkoxy isoptionally substituted with oxo, halogen, —CN, —CF₃, —OH, or OMe. Insome embodiments, the alkoxy is optionally substituted with halogen.

“Aryl” refers to a radical derived from a hydrocarbon ring systemcomprising hydrogen, 6 to 30 carbon atoms and at least one aromaticring. The aryl radical may be a monocyclic, bicyclic, tricyclic ortetracyclic ring system, which may include fused (when fused with acycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl ring, the aryl is bonded through anaromatic ring atom) or bridged ring systems. In some embodiments, thearyl is a 6- to 10-membered aryl. In some embodiments, the aryl is a6-membered aryl. Aryl radicals include, but are not limited to, arylradicals derived from the hydrocarbon ring systems of anthrylene,naphthylene, phenanthrylene, anthracene, azulene, benzene, chrysene,fluoranthene, fluorene, as-indacene, s-indacene, indane, indene,naphthalene, phenalene, phenanthrene, pleiadene, pyrene, andtriphenylene. In some embodiments, the aryl is phenyl. Unless statedotherwise specifically in the specification, an aryl may be optionallysubstituted, for example, with halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, aryl, cycloalkyl,heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and the like. In some embodiments, an arylis optionally substituted with halogen, methyl, ethyl, —CN, —CF₃, —OH,—OMe, —NH₂, or —NO₂. In some embodiments, an aryl is optionallysubstituted with halogen, methyl, ethyl, —CN, —CF₃, —OH, or —OMe. Insome embodiments, the aryl is optionally substituted with halogen.

“Cycloalkyl” refers to a stable, partially or fully saturated,monocyclic or polycyclic carbocyclic ring, which may include fused (whenfused with an aryl or a heteroaryl ring, the cycloalkyl is bondedthrough a non-aromatic ring atom) or bridged ring systems.Representative cycloalkyls include, but are not limited to, cycloalkylshaving from three to fifteen carbon atoms (C₃-C₁₅ cycloalkyl), fromthree to ten carbon atoms (C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl), from three to eightcarbon atoms (C₃-C₈ cycloalkyl), from three to six carbon atoms (C₃-C₆cycloalkyl), from three to five carbon atoms (C₃-C₅ cycloalkyl), orthree to four carbon atoms (C₃-C₄ cycloalkyl). In some embodiments, thecycloalkyl is a 3- to 6-membered cycloalkyl. In some embodiments, thecycloalkyl is a 5- to 6-membered cycloalkyl. Monocyclic cycloalkylsinclude, for example, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl,cycloheptyl, and cyclooctyl. Polycyclic cycloalkyls or carbocyclesinclude, for example, adamantyl, norbornyl, decalinyl,bicyclo[3.3.0]octane, bicyclo[4.3.0]nonane, cis-decalin, trans-decalin,bicyclo[2.1.1]hexane, bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, bicyclo[2.2.2]octane,bicyclo[3.2.2]nonane, and bicyclo[3.3.2]decane, and7,7-dimethyl-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl. Partially saturated cycloalkylsinclude, for example cyclopentenyl, cyclohexenyl, cycloheptenyl, andcyclooctenyl. Unless stated otherwise specifically in the specification,a cycloalkyl is optionally substituted, for example, with oxo, halogen,amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl,alkoxy, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and the like. Insome embodiments, a cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with oxo,halogen, methyl, ethyl, —CN, —CF₃, —OH, —OMe, —NH₂, or —NO₂. In someembodiments, a cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with oxo, halogen,methyl, ethyl, —CN, —CF₃, —OH, or —OMe. In some embodiments, thecycloalkyl is optionally substituted with halogen.

“Halo” or “halogen” refers to bromo, chloro, fluoro or iodo. In someembodiments, halogen is fluoro or chloro. In some embodiments, halogenis fluoro.

“Haloalkyl” refers to an alkyl radical, as defined above, that issubstituted by one or more halo radicals, as defined above, e.g.,trifluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, fluoromethyl, trichloromethyl,2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, 1,2-difluoroethyl, 3-bromo-2-fluoropropyl,1,2-dibromoethyl, and the like.

“Heterocycloalkyl” refers to a stable 3- to 24-membered partially orfully saturated ring radical comprising 2 to 23 carbon atoms and from 1to 8 heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen,phosphorous and sulfur. Unless stated otherwise specifically in thespecification, the heterocycloalkyl radical may be a monocyclic,bicyclic, tricyclic or tetracyclic ring system, which may include fused(when fused with an aryl or a heteroaryl ring, the heterocycloalkyl isbonded through a non-aromatic ring atom) or bridged ring systems; andthe nitrogen, carbon or sulfur atoms in the heterocycloalkyl radical maybe optionally oxidized; the nitrogen atom may be optionally quaternized.In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is a 3- to 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is a 5- to6-membered heterocycloalkyl. Examples of such heterocycloalkyl radicalsinclude, but are not limited to, aziridinyl, azetidinyl, dioxolanyl,thienyl[1,3]dithianyl, decahydroisoquinolyl, imidazolinyl,imidazolidinyl, isothiazolidinyl, isoxazolidinyl, morpholinyl,octahydroindolyl, octahydroisoindolyl, 2-oxopiperazinyl,2-oxopiperidinyl, 2-oxopyrrolidinyl, oxazolidinyl, piperidinyl,piperazinyl, 4-piperidonyl, pyrrolidinyl, pyrazolidinyl, quinuclidinyl,thiazolidinyl, tetrahydrofuryl, trithianyl, tetrahydropyranyl,thiomorpholinyl, thiamorpholinyl, 1-oxo-thiomorpholinyl,1,1-dioxo-thiomorpholinyl, 1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran-1-yl,3-oxo-1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran-1-yl, methyl-2-oxo-1,3-dioxol-4-yl, and2-oxo-1,3-dioxol-4-yl. The term heterocycloalkyl also includes all ringforms of the carbohydrates, including but not limited to themonosaccharides, the disaccharides and the oligosaccharides. Unlessotherwise noted, heterocycloalkyls have from 2 to 10 carbons in thering. It is understood that when referring to the number of carbon atomsin a heterocycloalkyl, the number of carbon atoms in theheterocycloalkyl is not the same as the total number of atoms (includingthe heteroatoms) that make up the heterocycloalkyl (i.e. skeletal atomsof the heterocycloalkyl ring). Unless stated otherwise specifically inthe specification, a heterocycloalkyl is optionally substituted, forexample, with oxo, halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl,heteroaryl, and the like. In some embodiments, a heterocycloalkyl isoptionally substituted with oxo, halogen, methyl, ethyl, —CN, —CF₃, —OH,—OMe, —NH₂, or —NO₂. In some embodiments, a heterocycloalkyl isoptionally substituted with oxo, halogen, methyl, ethyl, —CN, —CF₃, —OH,or —OMe. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is optionallysubstituted with halogen.

“Heteroalkyl” refers to an alkyl group in which one or more skeletalatoms of the alkyl are selected from an atom other than carbon, e.g.,oxygen, nitrogen (e.g. NH—, —N(alkyl)-), sulfur, or combinationsthereof. A heteroalkyl is attached to the rest of the molecule at acarbon atom of the heteroalkyl. In one aspect, a heteroalkyl is a C₁-C₆heteroalkyl. Unless stated otherwise specifically in the specification,a Heteroalkyl is optionally substituted, for example, with oxo, halogen,amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl,alkoxy, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and the like. Insome embodiments, a heteroalkyl is optionally substituted with oxo,halogen, methyl, ethyl, —CN, —CF₃, —OH, —OMe, —NH₂, or —NO₂. In someembodiments, a heteroalkyl is optionally substituted with oxo, halogen,methyl, ethyl, —CN, —CF₃, —OH, or —OMe. In some embodiments, theheteroalkyl is optionally substituted with halogen.

“Heteroaryl” refers to a 5- to 14-membered ring system radicalcomprising hydrogen atoms, one to thirteen carbon atoms, one to sixheteroatoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen,phosphorous and sulfur, and at least one aromatic ring. The heteroarylradical may be a monocyclic, bicyclic, tricyclic or tetracyclic ringsystem, which may include fused (when fused with a cycloalkyl orheterocycloalkyl ring, the heteroaryl is bonded through an aromatic ringatom) or bridged ring systems; and the nitrogen, carbon or sulfur atomsin the heteroaryl radical may be optionally oxidized; the nitrogen atommay be optionally quaternized. In some embodiments, the heteroaryl is a5- to 10-membered heteroaryl. In some embodiments, the heteroaryl is a5- to 6-membered heteroaryl. Examples include, but are not limited to,azepinyl, acridinyl, benzimidazolyl, benzothiazolyl, benzindolyl,benzodioxolyl, benzofuranyl, benzooxazolyl, benzothiazolyl,benzothiadiazolyl, benzo[b][1,4]dioxepinyl, 1,4-benzodioxanyl,benzonaphthofuranyl, benzoxazolyl, benzodioxolyl, benzodioxinyl,benzopyranyl, benzopyranonyl, benzofuranyl, benzofuranonyl, benzothienyl(benzothiophenyl), benzotriazolyl, benzo[4,6]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridinyl,carbazolyl, cinnolinyl, dibenzofuranyl, dibenzothiophenyl, furanyl,furanonyl, isothiazolyl, imidazolyl, indazolyl, indolyl, indazolyl,isoindolyl, indolinyl, isoindolinyl, isoquinolyl, indolizinyl,isoxazolyl, naphthyridinyl, oxadiazolyl, 2-oxoazepinyl, oxazolyl,oxiranyl, 1-oxidopyridinyl, 1-oxidopyrimidinyl, 1-oxidopyrazinyl,1-oxidopyridazinyl, 1-phenyl-1H-pyrrolyl, phenazinyl, phenothiazinyl,phenoxazinyl, phthalazinyl, pteridinyl, purinyl, pyrrolyl, pyrazolyl,pyridinyl, pyrazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl, quinazolinyl,quinoxalinyl, quinolinyl, quinuclidinyl, isoquinolinyl,tetrahydroquinolinyl, thiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, triazolyl, tetrazolyl,triazinyl, and thiophenyl (i.e., thienyl). Unless stated otherwisespecifically in the specification, a heteroaryl is optionallysubstituted, for example, with halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, aryl, cycloalkyl,heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and the like. In some embodiments, aheteroaryl is optionally substituted with halogen, methyl, ethyl, —CN,—CF₃, —OH, —OMe, —NH₂, or —NO₂. In some embodiments, a heteroaryl isoptionally substituted with halogen, methyl, ethyl, —CN, —CF₃, —OH, or—OMe. In some embodiments, the heteroaryl is optionally substituted withhalogen.

The terms “treat,” “prevent,” “ameliorate,” and “inhibit,” as well aswords stemming therefrom, as used herein, do not necessarily imply 100%or complete treatment, prevention, amelioration, or inhibition. Rather,there are varying degrees of treatment, prevention, amelioration, andinhibition of which one of ordinary skill in the art recognizes ashaving a potential benefit or therapeutic effect. In this respect, thedisclosed methods can provide any amount of any level of treatment,prevention, amelioration, or inhibition of the disorder in a mammal. Forexample, a disorder, including symptoms or conditions thereof, may bereduced by, for example, about 100%, about 90%, about 80%, about 70%,about 60%, about 50%, about 40%, about 30%, about 20%, or about 10%.Furthermore, the treatment, prevention, amelioration, or inhibitionprovided by the methods disclosed herein can include treatment,prevention, amelioration, or inhibition of one or more conditions orsymptoms of the disorder, e.g., cancer or an inflammatory disease. Also,for purposes herein, “treatment,” “prevention,” “amelioration,” or“inhibition” encompass delaying the onset of the disorder, or a symptomor condition thereof.

The terms “effective amount” or “therapeutically effective amount,” asused herein, refer to a sufficient amount of a compound disclosed hereinbeing administered which will relieve to some extent one or more of thesymptoms of the disease or condition being treated, e.g., cancer or aninflammatory disease. In some embodiments, the result is a reductionand/or alleviation of the signs, symptoms, or causes of a disease, orany other desired alteration of a biological system. For example, an“effective amount” for therapeutic uses is the amount of the compositioncomprising a compound disclosed herein required to provide a clinicallysignificant decrease in disease symptoms. In some embodiments, anappropriate “effective” amount in any individual case is determinedusing techniques, such as a dose escalation study.

Compounds

Described herein are compounds that are ASK1 inhibitors. Thesecompounds, and compositions comprising these compounds, are useful forthe treatment of blood diseases, autoimmune disorders, pulmonarydisorders, hypertension, inflammatory diseases, fibrotic diseases (suchas idiosyncratic pulmonary fibrosis, chronic kidney disease/kidneyfibrosis, irritable bowel disease, scleroderma, and liver fibrosis),diabetes, diabetic nephropathy, renal diseases, respiratory diseases,cardiovascular diseases, acute lung injuries, acute or chronic liverdiseases, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Disclosed herein is a compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof:

wherein:

-   Ring A is aryl or heteroaryl;-   Ring B is aryl or heteroaryl;-   L is a saturated or unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-10    carbon atoms optionally substituted with 1-6 R⁷, wherein 1, 2, or 3    carbon atoms are optionally replaced with —NR⁷—, —O—, —S—, —S(═O)—,    or —S(═O)₂—;-   X¹ is N or CR¹;-   X² is N or CR²;-   X³ is N or CR³;-   each R¹, R², and R³ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN,    —OR^(a), —SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d),    —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b),    —CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    —NRaC(═O)NRcR^(d), —NRaC(═O)R^(b), —NRaC(═O)OR^(a), optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl,    optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆    heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally    substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or    optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   each R⁴ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),    —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a),    —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆    alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   or two R⁴ are taken together to form an optionally substituted    cycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally    substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   R⁵ is hydrogen, —S(═O)R^(b), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d),    —C(═O)R^(b), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted    C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally    substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl,    optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted    heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionally    substituted heteroaryl;-   each R⁶ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),    —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a),    —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆    alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   each R⁷ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),    —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a),    —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆    alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   or two R⁷ on the same carbon atom are taken together to form an oxo;-   or two R⁷ are taken together to form an optionally substituted    cycloalkyl;-   R^(a) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally    substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl,    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted    cycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally    substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   R^(b) is optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted    C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   each R^(c) and R^(d) is independently hydrogen, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl,    optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆    heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally    substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or    optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   or R^(c) and R^(d), together with the nitrogen atom to which they    are attached, form an optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl or    optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   s is 1-3; and-   t is 1-3.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), Ring A is aryl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), Ring A is phenyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), Ring A is heteroaryl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), Ring A is a 6-memberedheteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), Ring A ispyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, or pyridazinyl. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), Ring A is pyridinyl. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), Ring A is a 5-membered heteroaryl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), Ring A is thienyl, furyl,pyrrolyl, thiazolyl, oxazolyl, isothiazolyl, isoxazolyl, imidazolyl,pyrazolyl, or triazolyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I), Ring A is phenyl or pyridyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), Ring A is selected from

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), Ring A is

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), Ring B is aryl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), Ring B is phenyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), Ring B is heteroaryl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), Ring B is a 6-memberedheteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), Ring B ispyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, or pyridazinyl. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), Ring B is pyridinyl. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), Ring B is a 5-membered heteroaryl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), Ring B is thienyl, furyl,pyrrolyl, thiazolyl, oxazolyl, isothiazolyl, isoxazolyl, imidazolyl,pyrazolyl, or triazolyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I), Ring B is phenyl or pyridyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), Ring B is selected from

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), Ring B is,

In some embodiments the compound of Formula (I) is of Formula (Ia):

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), X¹ is N. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), X¹ is CR¹.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), R¹ ishydrogen, halogen, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, or optionally substituted C₁-C₆heteroalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),R¹ is hydrogen, halogen, or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), R¹ is hydrogen,halogen, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or C₁-C₆ haloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I) or (Ia), R¹ is hydrogen or halogen. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), R¹ is hydrogen.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), X² is N. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), X² is CR².

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), R² ishydrogen, halogen, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, or optionally substituted C₁-C₆heteroalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),R² is hydrogen, halogen, or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), R² is hydrogen,halogen, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or C₁-C₆ haloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I) or (Ia), R² is hydrogen or halogen. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), R² is hydrogen.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), X³ is N. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), X³ is CR³.

In some embodiments the compound of Formula (I) or (Ia) is of Formula(Ia′):

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), or (Ia′), R³ ishydrogen, halogen, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, or optionally substituted C₁-C₆heteroalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), or(Ia′), R³ is hydrogen, halogen, or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl.In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), or (Ia′), R³ ishalogen or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), or (Ia′), R³ is hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, or C₁-C₆ haloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I), (Ia), or (Ia′), R³ is halogen, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or C₁-C₆ haloalkyl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), or (Ia′), R³ ishalogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I), (Ia), or (Ia′), R³ is hydrogen or halogen. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), or (Ia′), R³ is hydrogen. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), or (Ia′), R³ is nothydrogen.

In some embodiments the compound of Formula (I), (Ia), or (Ia′) is ofFormula (Ib):

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib),each R⁴ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d),—CO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl,optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substitutedheterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substitutedheteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), or (Ib), each R⁴ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN,—OR^(a), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substitutedcycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib), each R⁴is independently hydrogen, —OR^(a), or optionally substitutedheteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), or (Ib), each R⁴ is independently hydrogen or —OR^(a). In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib), each R⁴is independently hydrogen or optionally substituted heteroaryl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib), each R⁴is independently hydrogen or optionally substituted 6-memberedheteroaryl selected from pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, andpyridazinyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), or (Ib), each R⁴ is independently hydrogen or optionallysubstituted: pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, or pyridazinyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib), each R⁴is hydrogen. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), or (Ib), each R⁴ is independently optionally substitutedpyridinyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), or (Ib), each R⁴ is independently optionally substituted3-pyridinyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), or (Ib), each R⁴ is independently substituted 3-pyridinyl.

In some embodiments the compound is of Formula (Ic):

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (Ic), R⁴ is halogen, —CN,—OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl,optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substitutedcycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (Ic), R⁴ is halogen, —CN, —OR^(a),optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, oroptionally substituted heteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (Ic), R⁴ is —OR^(a) or optionally substituted heteroaryl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (Ic), R⁴ is —OR^(a). In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (Ic), R⁴ is optionally substitutedheteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (Ic), R⁴ issubstituted heteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(Ic), R⁴ is optionally substituted 6-membered heteroaryl selected frompyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, and pyridazinyl. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (Ic), R⁴ is optionally substituted pyridinyl.In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (Ic), R⁴ is optionallysubstituted 3-pyridinyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(Ic), R⁴ is substituted 3-pyridinyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), each optional substituent on R⁴ is independently halogen, —CN,—OR^(a), —SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d),—NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b),—CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),—NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionallysubstituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionallysubstituted heteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each optional substituent on R⁴ isindependently halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, oroptionally substituted heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each optionalsubstituent on R⁴ is independently halogen, optionally substituted C₁-C₆alkyl, or optionally substituted cycloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each optionalsubstituent on R⁴ is independently halogen, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, or cycloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each optional substituent on R⁴ isindependently halogen, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, or optionally substitutedheterocycloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib),two R⁴ are taken together to form a cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl,or heteroaryl; each optionally substituted with halogen, —CN, —OR^(a),—SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d),—NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b),—CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),—NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionallysubstituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionallysubstituted heteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib), two R⁴ are taken together to form acycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; each optionallysubstituted with halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, oroptionally substituted heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib), two R⁴ are taken togetherto form a cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; eachoptionally substituted with halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d),optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, or optionally substitutedcycloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), or (Ib), two R⁴ are taken together to form a cycloalkyl,heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; each optionally substituted withhalogen, —OR^(a), C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ haloalkyl, or cycloalkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib), two R⁴are taken together to form a cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, orheteroaryl; each optionally substituted with —OR^(a), C₁-C₆ alkyl, orcycloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib),two R⁴ are taken together to form a cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl; eachoptionally substituted with halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b),—NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),—S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),—NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a), optionally substituted C₁-C₆alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substitutedC₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionallysubstituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl,optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib), twoR⁴ are taken together to form a cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl; eachoptionally substituted with halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d),—CO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl,optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substitutedcycloalkyl, or optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib), two R⁴are taken together to form a cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl; eachoptionally substituted with halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d),optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, or optionally substitutedcycloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), or (Ib), two R⁴ are taken together to form a cycloalkyl orheterocycloalkyl; each optionally substituted with halogen, —OR^(a),C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ haloalkyl, or cycloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib), two R⁴ are taken togetherto form a cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl; each optionally substitutedwith —OR^(a), C₁-C₆ alkyl, or cycloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib),two R⁴ are taken together to form a heterocycloalkyl; each optionallysubstituted with halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂,—NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d),—C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),—OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b),—NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl,optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substitutedcycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib), two R⁴are taken together to form a heterocycloalkyl; each optionallysubstituted with halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, oroptionally substituted heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib), two R⁴ are taken togetherto form a heterocycloalkyl; each optionally substituted with halogen,—CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, oroptionally substituted cycloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib), two R⁴ are taken together to form aheterocycloalkyl; each optionally substituted with halogen, —OR^(a),C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ haloalkyl, or cycloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib), two R⁴ are taken togetherto form a heterocycloalkyl; each optionally substituted with —OR^(a),C₁-C₆ alkyl, or cycloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib),two R⁴ are taken together to form an aryl or heteroaryl; each optionallysubstituted with halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂,—NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d),—C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),—OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b),—NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl,optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substitutedcycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib), two R⁴are taken together to form an aryl or heteroaryl; each optionallysubstituted with halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, oroptionally substituted heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib), two R⁴ are taken togetherto form an aryl or heteroaryl; each optionally substituted with halogen,—CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, oroptionally substituted cycloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib), two R⁴ are taken together to form anaryl or heteroaryl; each optionally substituted with halogen, —OR^(a),C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ haloalkyl, or cycloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib), two R⁴ are taken togetherto form an aryl or heteroaryl; each optionally substituted with —OR^(a),C₁-C₆ alkyl, or cycloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), s is 1 and R⁴ is

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), s is 1 and R⁴ is

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib),s is 1 or 2. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), or (Ib), s is 3. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib), s is 2. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), or (Ib), s is 1.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), each R⁶ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a),—NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆alkyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substitutedcycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic),each R⁶ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d),—CO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, oroptionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each R⁶ isindependently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), or optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each R⁶ is independently hydrogen, halogen,optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, or optionally substituted C₁-C₆heteroalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each R⁶ is independently hydrogen, halogen, oroptionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each R⁶ is independentlyhydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or C₁-C₆ haloalkyl. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each R⁶ isindependently hydrogen or halogen. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each R⁶ is hydrogen.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), each optional substituent on R⁶ is independently halogen, —CN,—OR^(a), —SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d),—NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b),—CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),—NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionallysubstituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionallysubstituted heteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each optional substituent on R⁶ isindependently halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, oroptionally substituted heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each optionalsubstituent on R⁶ is independently halogen, optionally substituted C₁-C₆alkyl, or optionally substituted cycloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each optionalsubstituent on R⁶ is independently halogen, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, or cycloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), t is 1 or 2. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I),(Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), t is 3. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), t is 2. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), t is 1.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), R⁵ is hydrogen or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), R⁵is hydrogen, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or C₁-C₆ haloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), R⁵ is hydrogen orC₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), R⁵ is hydrogen.

Linker L

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is a saturated or unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-10carbon atoms optionally substituted with 1-4 R⁷, wherein 1, 2, or 3carbon atoms are optionally replaced with —NR⁷—, —O—, —S—, —S(═O)—, or—S(═O)₂—.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is a saturated or unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-10carbon atoms optionally substituted with 1-4 R⁷, wherein 1 or 2 carbonatoms are optionally replaced with —NR⁷—, —O—, —S—, —S(═O)—, or—S(═O)₂—.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is a saturated or unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-10carbon atoms optionally substituted with 1-4 R⁷, wherein 1 or 2 carbonatoms are optionally replaced with —NR⁷— or —O—.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is a saturated or unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-10carbon atoms optionally substituted with 1-4 R⁷, wherein 1 carbon atomis optionally replaced with —NR⁷— or —O—.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is a saturated or unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-10carbon atoms optionally substituted with 1-4 R⁷, wherein 1 carbon atomis optionally replaced with —O—.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is a saturated or unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-10carbon atoms optionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1, 2, or 3carbon atoms are optionally replaced with —NR⁷—, —O—, —S—, —S(═O)—, or—S(═O)₂—.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is a saturated or unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-10carbon atoms optionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 or 2carbon atoms are optionally replaced with —NR⁷—, —O—, —S—, —S(═O)—, or—S(═O)₂—.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is a saturated or unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-10carbon atoms optionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 or 2carbon atoms are optionally replaced with —NR⁷— or —O—.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is a saturated or unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-10carbon atoms optionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 carbonatom is optionally replaced with —NR⁷— or —O—.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is a saturated or unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-10carbon atoms optionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 carbonatom is optionally replaced with —O—.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is a saturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-10 carbon atomsoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is a saturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-8 carbon atomsoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷. In some embodiments of a compoundof Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), L is a saturated linearaliphatic chain having 5-7 carbon atoms optionally substituted with 1 or2 R⁷.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is a saturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-10 carbon atomsoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 carbon atom is replacedwith NR⁷, O, or S.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is a saturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-8 carbon atomsoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 carbon atom is replacedwith NR⁷, O, or S.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is a saturated linear aliphatic chain having 5-7 carbon atomsoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 carbon atom is replacedwith NR⁷, O, or S.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is a saturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-10 carbon atomsoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 carbon atom is replacedwith NR⁷ or O.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is a saturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-8 carbon atomsoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 carbon atom is replacedwith NR⁷ or O.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is a saturated linear aliphatic chain having 5-7 carbon atomsoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 carbon atom is replacedwith NR⁷ or O.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is a saturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-10 carbon atomsoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 carbon atom is replacedwith O.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is a saturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-8 carbon atomsoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 carbon atom is replacedwith O.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is a saturated linear aliphatic chain having 5-7 carbon atomsoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 carbon atom is replacedwith O.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is an unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-10 carbonatoms optionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is an unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-8 carbon atomsoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is an unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 5-7 carbon atomsoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is an unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-10 carbonatoms optionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 carbon atom isreplaced with NR⁷, O, or S.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is an unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-8 carbon atomsoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 carbon atom is replacedwith NR⁷, O, or S.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is an unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 5-7 carbon atomsoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 carbon atom is replacedwith NR⁷, O, or S.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is an unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-10 carbonatoms optionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 carbon atom isreplaced with NR⁷ or O.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is an unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-8 carbon atomsoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 carbon atom is replacedwith NR⁷ or O.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is an unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 5-7 carbon atomsoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 carbon atom is replacedwith NR⁷ or O.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is an unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-10 carbonatoms optionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 carbon atom isreplaced with O.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is an unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-8 carbon atomsoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 carbon atom is replacedwith O.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is an unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 5-7 carbon atomsoptionally substituted with 1 or 2 R⁷, wherein 1 carbon atom is replacedwith O.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is an unsaturated linear aliphatic chain comprising one doublebond. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′),(Ib), or (Ic), L is an unsaturated linear aliphatic chain comprising twodouble bonds. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), L is an unsaturated linear aliphatic chaincomprising one triple bond. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), L is an unsaturated linear aliphaticchain comprising two triple bonds. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), L is an unsaturated linearaliphatic chain comprising one double bond and one triple bond.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), each R⁷ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a),—NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionallysubstituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionallysubstituted heteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each R⁷ is independently hydrogen,halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), each R⁷ is independently hydrogen, halogen, or optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each R⁷ is independently hydrogen,halogen, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or C₁-C₆ haloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each R⁷ isindependently hydrogen or halogen. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each R⁷ is hydrogen. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic),two R⁷ on the same carbon atom are taken together to form an oxo. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), two R⁷ are taken together to form an optionally substitutedcycloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), two R⁷ are taken together to form a cycloalkyl. Insome embodiments, the cycloalkyl is cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, or cyclobutyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), the two R⁷ are on the same carbon. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), the two R⁷ are on adjacent carbons. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), the two R⁷ are onadjacent carbons +1. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I),(Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), the two R⁷ are on adjacent carbons +2.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is selected from:

wherein:

-   each R^(7a) and R^(7b) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN,    —OR^(a), —SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d),    —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b),    —CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆    alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   or R^(7a) and R^(7b) on the same carbon atom are taken together to    form an oxo;-   or two R^(7a) are taken together to form an optionally substituted    cycloalkyl;-   each Y is independently —NR^(7c)—, —O—, —S—, —S(═O)—, or —S(═O)₂—;-   each R^(7c) is independently hydrogen, —S(═O)R^(b), —S(═O)₂R^(d),    —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆    alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   a is 4-10;-   b is 0-9 and c is 0-9; provided that 3≤b+c≤9;-   d is 0-8; e is 2-8; and f is 0-8; provided that 2≤d+e+f≤8;-   g is 0-8 and h is 0-8; provided that 2≤g+h≤8;-   i is 0-7; j is 0-7; and k is 0-7; provided that 1≤i+j+k≤7;-   l is 0-6; m is 0-6; and n is 0-6; provided that 0≤1+m+n≤6.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is selected from:

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), Y is —NR^(7c)—, —O—, or —S—. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each Y is independently—NR^(7c)— or —O—. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I),(Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), Y is —O—.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), a is 4-8. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), a is 5-7. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), a is 4. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), a is 5. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), ais 6. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′),(Ib), or (Ic), a is 7. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I),(Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), a is 8. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), a is 9. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), a is 10.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), b is 0-5. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), b is 0-4. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), b is 0-3. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), b is 0-2. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), b is 5-9. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), b is 5-8. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), b is 5-7. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), b is 0. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), b is 1. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), b is 2. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), b is 3. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), b is 4. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), bis 5. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′),(Ib), or (Ic), b is 6. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I),(Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), b is 7. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), b is 8. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), b is 9.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), c is 4-9. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), c is 4-8. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), c is 4-7. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), c is 0-4. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), c is 0-3. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), c is 0-2. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), c is 0. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), c is 1. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), cis 2. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′),(Ib), or (Ic), c is 3. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I),(Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), c is 4. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), c is 5. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), c is 6. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), cis 7. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′),(Ib), or (Ic), c is 8. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I),(Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), c is 9.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), d is 0-5. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), d is 0-4. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), d is 0-3. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), d is 0-2. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), d is 5-8. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), d is 5-7. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), d is 0. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), d is 1. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), dis 2. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′),(Ib), or (Ic), d is 3. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I),(Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), d is 4. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), d is 5. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), d is 6. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), dis 7. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′),(Ib), or (Ic), d is 8.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), e is 2-5. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), e is 2-4. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), e is 2 or 3. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), eis 5-8. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′),(Ib), or (Ic), e is 5-7. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), e is 5 or 6. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), e is 2. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), eis 3. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′),(Ib), or (Ic), e is 4. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I),(Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), e is 5. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), e is 6. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), e is 7. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), eis 8.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), f is 0-5. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), f is 0-4. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), f is 0-3. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), f is 0-2. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), f is 5-8. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), f is 5-7. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), f is 0. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), f is 1. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), fis 2. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′),(Ib), or (Ic), f is 3. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I),(Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), f is 4. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), f is 5. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), f is 6. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), fis 7. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′),(Ib), or (Ic), f is 8.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), g is 0-5. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), g is 0-4. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), g is 0-3. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), g is 0-2. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), g is 5-8. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), g is 5-7. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), g is 0. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), g is 1. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), gis 2. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′),(Ib), or (Ic), g is 3. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I),(Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), g is 4. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), g is 5. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), g is 6. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), gis 7. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′),(Ib), or (Ic), g is 8.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), h is 0-5. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), h is 0-4. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), h is 0-3. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), his 0-2. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), h is 5-8. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), h is 5-7. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), h is 0. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), h is 1. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), his 2. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′),(Ib), or (Ic), h is 3. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I),(Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), h is 4. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), his 5. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), h is 6. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), his 7. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′),(Ib), or (Ic), h is 8.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), i is 0-5. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), i is 0-4. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), i is 0-3. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), i is 0-2. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), i is 5-7. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), i is 0. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), i is 1. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), i is 2. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), iis 3. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′),(Ib), or (Ic), i is 4. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I),(Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), i is 5. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), i is 6. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), i is 7.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), j is 0-5. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), j is 0-4. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), j is 0-3. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), j is 0-2. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), j is 5-7. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), j is 0. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), j is 1. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), j is 2. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), jis 3. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′),(Ib), or (Ic), j is 4. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I),(Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), j is 5. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), j is 6. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), j is 7.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), k is 0-5. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), k is 0-4. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), k is 0-3. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), k is 0-2. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), k is 5-7. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), k is 0. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), k is 1. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), k is 2. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), kis 3. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′),(Ib), or (Ic), k is 4. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I),(Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), k is 5. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), k is 6. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), k is 7.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), 1 is 0-5. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), 1 is 0-4. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), 1 is 0-3. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), 1 is 0-2. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), 1 is 5-6. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), 1 is 0. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), 1 is 1. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), 1 is 2. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), 1is 3. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′),(Ib), or (Ic), 1 is 4. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I),(Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), 1 is 5. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), 1 is 6.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), m is 0-5. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), m is 0-4. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), m is 0-3. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), m is 0-2. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), m is 5-6. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), m is 0. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), m is 1. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), m is 2. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), mis 3. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′),(Ib), or (Ic), m is 4. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I),(Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), m is 5. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), m is 6.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), n is 0-5. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), n is 0-4. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), n is 0-3. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), n is 0-2. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), n is 5-6. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), n is 0. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), n is 1. In some embodiments ofa compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), n is 2. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), nis 3. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′),(Ib), or (Ic), n is 4. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I),(Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), n is 5. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), n is 6.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), each R^(7a) and R^(7b) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN,—OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl,optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substitutedheterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substitutedheteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each R^(7a) and R^(7b) is independently hydrogen,halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, or optionally substituted C₁-C₆heteroalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each R^(7a) and R^(7b) is independently hydrogen,halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl,or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each R^(7a) andR^(7b) is independently hydrogen, halogen, or optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each R^(7a) and R^(7b) is independently hydrogen,halogen, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or C₁-C₆ haloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each R^(7a) andR^(7b) is independently hydrogen or halogen. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each R^(7a) andR^(7b) is hydrogen. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I),(Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), R^(7a) and R^(7b) on the same carbon atomare taken together to form an oxo. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), two R^(7a) are taken togetherto form a cycloalkyl. In some embodiments, the cycloalkyl iscyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, or cyclobutyl. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), the two R^(7a)are on the same carbon. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), the two R^(7a) are on adjacent carbons.In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ib), or (Ic),the two R^(7a) are on adjacent carbons +1. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), the two R^(7a) areon adjacent carbons +2.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), each R^(7c) is independently hydrogen or optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each R^(7c) is independently hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, or C₁-C₆ haloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each R^(7c) is independently hydrogenor C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each R^(7c) is hydrogen.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is selected from:

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is

and 2 R^(7a) are taken together to form a cycloalkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), Lis

and 2 R^(7a) are taken together to form a cycloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is selected from:

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is selected from:

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is

and 2 R^(7a) are taken together to form a cycloalkyl selected fromcyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl and cyclohexyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), L is selected from:

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), R^(a) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, oroptionally substituted heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), R^(a) is hydrogenor optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compoundof Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), R^(a) is hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, or C₁-C₆ haloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), R^(a) is hydrogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), R^(a) is hydrogen. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), R^(a) is C₁-C₆ alkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic),R^(a) is heterocycloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), R^(b) is optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl or optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), R^(b) is optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia),(Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), R^(b) is C₁-C₆ alkyl or C₁-C₆ haloalkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic),R^(b) is C₁-C₆ alkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), each R^(c) and R^(d) is independently hydrogen, optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl,optionally substituted cycloalkyl, or optionally substitutedheterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I),(Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each R^(c) and R^(d) is independentlyhydrogen or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), each and R^(d) isindependently hydrogen, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or C₁-C₆ haloalkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic),each R^(c) and R^(d) is independently hydrogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic),each R^(c) and R^(d) is hydrogen.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), R^(c) and R^(d), together with the nitrogen atom to which they areattached, form an optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl or optionallysubstituted heteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or (Ic), R^(c) and R^(d), together with thenitrogen atom to which they are attached, form an optionally substitutedheterocycloalkyl.

In some embodiments is a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or stereoisomerthereof, having a structure selected from:

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In some embodiments is a compound of Formula (I), (Ia), (Ia′), (Ib), or(Ic), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or stereoisomerthereof, having a structure selected from:

wherein W is CH or N.

Also disclosed herein is a compound of Formula (II), or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomerthereof:

wherein:

-   X is N or CR^(X);-   R¹³ and R¹⁴ are taken together with the atoms to which they are    attached to form an optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl or an    optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   R¹⁰ and R^(X) are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a),    —SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d),    —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b),    —CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆    alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   R¹¹ and R¹² are taken together with the atoms to which they are    attached to form an optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally    substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or    optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   R¹⁵ is optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl or optionally    substituted heteroaryl;-   each R¹⁶ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),    —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a),    —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆    alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   R^(a) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally    substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl,    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted    cycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally    substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   R^(b) is optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted    C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   each R^(c) and R^(d) is independently hydrogen, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl,    optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆    heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally    substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or    optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   or R^(c) and R^(d), together with the nitrogen atom to which they    are attached, form an optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl or    optionally substituted heteroaryl; and-   t1 is 1-3.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), R¹³ and R¹⁴ are takentogether with the atom to which they are attached to form an optionallysubstituted 5- or 6-membered heterocycloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), R¹³ and R¹⁴ are takentogether with the atom to which they are attached to form a 5- or6-membered heterocycloalkyl, each optionally substituted with oxo,halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d),—S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b),—OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),—OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b),—NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl,optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substitutedcycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), R¹³ and R¹⁴ are takentogether with the atom to which they are attached to form a 5-memberedheterocycloalkyl, each optionally substituted with oxo, halogen, —CN,—OR^(a), —SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d),—NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b),—CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),—NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionallysubstituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionallysubstituted heteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(II), R¹³ and R¹⁴ are taken together with the atom to which they areattached to form a 5-membered heterocycloalkyl optionally substitutedwith oxo, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a), optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), R¹³ and R¹⁴ are takentogether with the atom to which they are attached to form a 5-memberedheterocycloalkyl optionally substituted with oxo, halogen, —OR^(a), oroptionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (II), R¹³ and R¹⁴ are taken together with the atom to which theyare attached to form a 5-membered heterocycloalkyl optionallysubstituted with oxo. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II),R¹³ and R¹⁴ are taken together with the atom to which they are attachedto form a 5-membered heterocycloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), R¹³ and R¹⁴ are takentogether with the atom to which they are attached to form a 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl, each optionally substituted with oxo, halogen, —CN,—OR^(a), —SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d),—NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b),—CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),—NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionallysubstituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionallysubstituted heteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(II), R¹³ and R¹⁴ are taken together with the atom to which they areattached to form a 6-membered heterocycloalkyl optionally substitutedwith oxo, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a), optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), R¹³ and R¹⁴ are takentogether with the atom to which they are attached to form a 6-memberedheterocycloalkyl optionally substituted with oxo, halogen, —OR^(a), oroptionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (II), R¹³ and R¹⁴ are taken together with the atom to which theyare attached to form a 6-membered heterocycloalkyl optionallysubstituted with oxo. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II),R¹³ and R¹⁴ are taken together with the atom to which they are attachedto form a 6-membered heterocycloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), R¹³ and R¹⁴ are takentogether with the atom to which they are attached to form an optionallysubstituted 6-membered heteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (II), R¹³ and R¹⁴ are taken together with the atom to which theyare attached to form a 6-membered heteroaryl optionally substituted withhalogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d),—S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b),—OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),—OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b),—NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl,optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substitutedcycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (II), R¹³ and R¹⁴ are takentogether with the atom to which they are attached to form a 6-memberedheteroaryl optionally substituted with halogen, —CN, —OR^(a),—NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, oroptionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (II), R¹³ and R¹⁴ are taken together with the atomto which they are attached to form a 6-membered heteroaryl optionallysubstituted with halogen, —OR^(a), or optionally substituted C₁-C₆alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), R¹³ and R¹⁴are taken together with the atom to which they are attached to form a6-membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with halogen. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (II), R¹³ and R¹⁴ are takentogether with the atom to which they are attached to form a 6-memberedheteroaryl.

In some embodiments the compound of Formula (II) is of Formula (IIa):

wherein

-   R¹⁷ and R¹⁸ are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a),    —SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d),    —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b),    —CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆    alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   or R¹⁷ and R¹⁸ are taken together with the atom to which they are    attached to form an oxo.

In some embodiments the compound of Formula (II) is of Formula (IIb):

wherein

-   each R¹⁷ and R¹⁸ are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a),    —SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d),    —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b),    —CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆    alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   or R¹⁷ and R¹⁸ on the same carbon are taken together with the atom    to which they are attached to form an oxo.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIa) and (IIb), each R¹⁷and R¹⁸ are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d),—CO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, oroptionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (IIa) and (IIb), each R¹⁷ and R¹⁸ are independentlyhydrogen, halogen, —OR^(a), or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIa) and (IIb), each R¹⁷ andR¹⁸ are independently hydrogen, halogen, —OR^(a), or C₁-C₆ alkyl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIa) and (IIb), R¹⁷ and R¹⁸are hydrogen. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIa) and(IIb), R¹⁷ and R¹⁸ on the same carbon are taken together with the atomto which they are attached to form an oxo.

In some embodiments the compound of Formula (II) is of Formula (IIc):

wherein

-   X₁ is N or CR¹⁹; and-   each R¹⁹ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),    —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a),    —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆    alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIc), X₁ is N. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (IIc), X₁ is CR¹⁹.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIc), each R¹⁹ isindependently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (IIc), each R¹⁹ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —OR^(a), oroptionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (IIc), each R¹⁹ is independently hydrogen or optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(IIc), each R¹⁹ is independently hydrogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (IIc), each R¹⁹ are hydrogen.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),R¹⁵ is an optionally substituted heteroaryl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),R¹⁵ is an optionally substituted 5-membered heteroaryl selected fromimidazole, pyrazole, pyrrole, triazole, tetrazole, thiophene, furan,thiazole, isothiazole, oxazole, and isoxazole. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), R¹⁵ is optionallysubstituted 5-membered heteroaryl selected from triazole, tetrazole, andisoxazole. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa),(IIb), (IIc), R¹⁵ is an optionally substituted triazole. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), R¹⁵ isan optionally substituted tetrazole. In some embodiments of a compoundof Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), R¹⁵ is an optionally substitutedpyrazole.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),R¹⁵ is an optionally substituted 6-membered heteroaryl selected frompyridine, pyrimidine, pyrazine, and pyridazine. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), R¹⁵ is optionallysubstituted pyridine.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),R¹⁵ is optionally substituted with halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a),—S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),—S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),—NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a), optionally substituted C₁-C₆alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substitutedC₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionallysubstituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl,optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), R¹⁵is optionally substituted with halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d),optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,or optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),R¹⁵ is optionally substituted with halogen, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, C₁-C₆ alkyl,C₁-C₆ haloalkyl, C₁-C₆ hydroxyalkyl, or cycloalkyl. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), R¹⁵ is optionallysubstituted with C₁-C₆ alkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),X is N. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb),(IIc), X is CR^(X) and R^(X) is hydrogen, halogen, or optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), X is CR^(X) and R^(X) is hydrogen, halogen,or C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II),(IIa), (IIb), (IIc), R^(X) is hydrogen.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),R¹⁰ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), R¹⁰is hydrogen, halogen, —OR^(a), or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), R¹⁰is hydrogen, halogen, or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), R¹⁰ ishydrogen, halogen, or C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), R¹⁰ is hydrogen.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),R¹⁶ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), R¹⁶is hydrogen, halogen, —OR^(a), or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), R¹⁶is hydrogen, halogen, or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), R¹⁶ ishydrogen, halogen, or C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), R¹⁶ is hydrogen.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),t1 is 1 or 2. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa),(IIb), (IIc), t1 is 1. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), t1 is 2. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), t1 is 3.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),R¹¹ and R¹² are taken together with the atoms to which they are attachedto form an optionally substituted 5-membered heterocycloalkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), R¹¹ andR¹² are taken together with the atoms to which they are attached to forman optionally substituted 6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), R¹¹ andR¹² are taken together with the atoms to which they are attached to forman optionally substituted bicyclic heterocycloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),the optional substituent on the ring formed when R¹¹ and R¹² are takentogether with the atoms to which they are attached is halogen, —CN,—OR^(a), —SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d),—NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b),—CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),—NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionallysubstituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionallysubstituted heteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), the optional substituent on the ring formedwhen R¹¹ and R¹² are taken together with the atoms to which they areattached is halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, oroptionally substituted heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), the optional substituenton the ring formed when R¹¹ and R¹² are taken together with the atoms towhich they are attached is halogen, —OR^(a), optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ alkyl, or optionally substituted cycloalkyl. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), the optionalsubstituent on the ring formed when R¹¹ and R¹² are taken together withthe atoms to which they are attached is halogen, optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ alkyl, or optionally substituted cycloalkyl. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), the optionalsubstituent on the ring formed when R¹¹ and R¹² are taken together withthe atoms to which they are attached is halogen, C₁-C₆ alkyl, orcycloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),

wherein

-   each R²⁰ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),    —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a),    —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆    alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   or two R²⁰ on the same carbon atom are taken together to form an    oxo;-   or two R²⁰ on the same carbon atom are taken together to form an    optionally substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted    heterocycloalkyl;-   or two R²⁰ on the different carbon atom are taken together to form    an optionally substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted    heterocycloalkyl; p is 1-4, and p′ is 1 or 2.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),

wherein

-   L₁ is C₁-C₄ alkylene or C₁-C₄ heteroalkylene;-   each R²⁰ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),    —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a),    —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆    alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   or two R²⁰ on the same carbon atom are taken together to form an    oxo;-   or two R²⁰ on the same carbon atom are taken together to form an    optionally substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted    heterocycloalkyl;-   or two R²⁰ on the different carbon atom are taken together to form    an optionally substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted    heterocycloalkyl; and-   p is 1-4.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),

and L₁ is C₁-C₄ alkylene. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),

and L₁ is C₁-C₂ alkylene. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),

and L₁ is C₁-C₄ heteroalkylene. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),

and L₁ is C₁-C₂ heteroalkylene.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),each R²⁰ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a),—S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),—S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),—NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a), optionally substituted C₁-C₆alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substitutedC₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionallysubstituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl,optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),each R²⁰ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d),—CO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl,optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substitutedcycloalkyl, or optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), each R²⁰is independently hydrogen, halogen, —OR^(a), optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ alkyl, or optionally substituted cycloalkyl. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), each R²⁰ isindependently hydrogen, halogen, —OR^(a), C₁-C₆ alkyl, or cycloalkyl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),each R²⁰ is independently hydrogen, —OR^(a), optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ alkyl, or optionally substituted cycloalkyl. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), each R²⁰ isindependently hydrogen, —OH, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, oroptionally substituted cycloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), each R²⁰ is independently hydrogen,—OH, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or cycloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), two R²⁰ on the same carbon atom aretaken together to form an optionally substituted cycloalkyl selectedfrom cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, or cyclohexyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), two R²⁰on the same carbon atom are taken together to form an optionallysubstituted cycloalkyl selected from cyclopropyl or cyclobutyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), theoptional substituent on the cycloalkyl formed by two R²⁰ on the samecarbon atom is halogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),p is 1 or 2. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa),(IIb), (IIc), p is 1. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II),(IIa), (IIb), (IIc), p is 2. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), p is 3. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), p is 4. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), p′ is 1.In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),p′ is 2.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), (IIc),each R²⁰ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —OR^(a), optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, or optionally substituted cycloalkyl; or twoR²⁰ on the same carbon atom are taken together to form an optionallysubstituted cycloalkyl; and p is 1-3.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), or(IIc), R^(a) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, oroptionally substituted heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), or (IIc), R^(a) is hydrogen oroptionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (II), (IIa), (IIb), or (IIc), R^(a) is hydrogen, C₁-C₆ alkyl, orC₁-C₆ haloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II),(IIa), (IIb), or (IIc), R^(a) is hydrogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), or (IIc), R^(a)is hydrogen. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa),(IIb), or (ITC), R^(a) is C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compoundof Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), or (IIc), R^(a) is heterocycloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), or(IIc), R^(b) is optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl or optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (II), (IIa), (IIb), or (IIc), R^(b) is optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa),(IIb), or (IIc), R^(b) is C₁-C₆ alkyl or C₁-C₆ haloalkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), or (IIc), R^(b)is C₁-C₆ alkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), or(IIc), each R^(c) and R^(d) is independently hydrogen, optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl,optionally substituted cycloalkyl, or optionally substitutedheterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II),(IIa), (IIb), or (IIc), each R^(c) and R^(d) is independently hydrogenor optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compoundof Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), or (IIc), each and R^(d) is independentlyhydrogen, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or C₁-C₆ haloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), or (IIc), each R^(c) and R^(d)is independently hydrogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), or (IIc), each R^(c) and R^(d)is hydrogen.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), or(IIc), R^(c) and R^(d), together with the nitrogen atom to which theyare attached, form an optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl oroptionally substituted heteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (II), (IIa), (IIb), or (IIc), R^(c) and R^(d), together with thenitrogen atom to which they are attached, form an optionally substitutedheterocycloalkyl.

In some embodiments is a compound of Formula (II), (IIa), (IIb), or(IIc), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or stereoisomerthereof, having a structure selected from:

Also disclosed herein is a compound of Formula (III), or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomerthereof:

wherein:

-   Ring C is an optionally substituted tricyclic ring;-   R³⁴ is hydrogen, —S(═O)R^(b), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d),    —C(═O)R^(b), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted    C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally    substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl,    optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted    heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionally    substituted heteroaryl;-   R³⁵ is optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl or optionally    substituted heteroaryl;-   each R³⁶ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),    —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a),    —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆    alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   R^(a) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally    substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl,    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted    cycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally    substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   R^(b) is optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted    C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   each R^(c) and R^(d) is independently hydrogen, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl,    optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆    heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally    substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or    optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   or R^(c) and R^(d), together with the nitrogen atom to which they    are attached, form an optionally substituted-   heterocycloalkyl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; and-   t2 is 1-3.

In some embodiments the compound of Formula (III) is of Formula (IIIa):

wherein:

-   X₁ is N or CR^(X1);-   R³⁰, R³², R³³, and R^(X1) are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN,    —OR^(a), —SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d),    —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b),    —CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆    alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;    provided that:-   R³¹ and R³² are taken together with the atoms to which they are    attached to form an optionally substituted bicyclic ring;-   or R³⁰ and R³¹ are taken together with the atoms to which they are    attached to form an optionally substituted bicyclic ring.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa), X₁ is N. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa), X₁ is CR^(X1) and R^(X1) ishydrogen, halogen, or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa), X₁ is CR^(X1) and R^(X1) ishydrogen, halogen, or C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments is a compound ofFormula (IIIa), X₁ is CR^(X1); and CR^(X1) is hydrogen.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa), R³³ is hydrogen,halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (IIIa), R³³ is hydrogen, halogen, —OR^(a), oroptionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (IIIa), R³³ is hydrogen, halogen, or optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa), R³³ ishydrogen, halogen, or C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (IIIa), R³³ is hydrogen. In some embodiments is a compound ofFormula (IIIa), R³³ is hydrogen or halogen. In some embodiments is acompound of Formula (IIIa), R³³ is halogen.

In some embodiments the compound of Formula (III) is of Formula (IIIb):

wherein:

-   R^(N) is hydrogen, —S(═O)R^(b), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d),    —C(═O)R^(b), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted    C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally    substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl,    optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted    heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionally    substituted heteroaryl; and-   R³⁰, R³², and R³³ are independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a),    —SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d),    —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b),    —CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆    alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;    provided that:-   R³¹ and R³² are taken together with the atoms to which they are    attached to form an optionally substituted bicyclic ring;-   or R³⁰ and R³¹ are taken together with the atoms to which they are    attached to form an optionally substituted bicyclic ring.

In some embodiments is a compound of Formula (IIIb), R^(N) is hydrogen,optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, or optionally substituted cycloalkyl. In some embodimentsis a compound of Formula (IIIb), R^(N) is hydrogen or optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments is a compound of Formula(IIIb), R^(N) is hydrogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments is acompound of Formula (IIIb), R^(N) is C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments isa compound of Formula (IIIb), R^(N) is hydrogen.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb),R³⁵ is an optionally substituted heteroaryl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb),R³⁵ is an optionally substituted 5-membered heteroaryl selected fromimidazole, pyrazole, pyrrole, triazole, tetrazole, thiophene, furan,thiazole, isothiazole, oxazole, and isoxazole. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), R³⁵ is optionallysubstituted 5-membered heteroaryl selected from triazole, tetrazole, andisoxazole. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa),or (IIIb), R³⁵ is an optionally substituted triazole. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), R³⁵ is anoptionally substituted tetrazole. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), R³⁵ is an optionally substitutedpyrazole.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb),R³⁵ is an optionally substituted 6-membered heteroaryl selected frompyridine, pyrimidine, pyrazine, and pyridazine. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), R³⁵ is optionallysubstituted pyridine.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb),R³⁵ is optionally substituted with halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a),—S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),—S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),—NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a), optionally substituted C₁-C₆alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substitutedC₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionallysubstituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl,optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), R³⁵is optionally substituted with halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d),optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,or optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), R³⁵ is optionallysubstituted with halogen, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ haloalkyl,C₁-C₆ hydroxyalkyl, or cycloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), R³⁵ is optionally substituted withC₁-C₆ alkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb),R³⁶ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), R³⁶is hydrogen, halogen, —OR^(a), or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), R³⁶is hydrogen, halogen, or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), R³⁶ ishydrogen, halogen, or C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), R³⁶ is hydrogen.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb),t2 is 1 or 2. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (III),(IIIa), or (IIIb), t2 is 1. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), t2 is 2. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), t2 is 3.

In some embodiments is a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb),R³⁴ is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, or optionally substituted cycloalkyl. Insome embodiments is a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), R³⁴is hydrogen or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodimentsis a compound of Formula (IIIb), R³⁴ is hydrogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl. In someembodiments is a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), R³⁴ isC₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments is a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa),or (IIIb), R³⁴ is hydrogen.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), R³⁰ ishydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —CO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C_(r) C₆heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), R³⁰ is hydrogen, halogen, —OR^(a),or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compoundof Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), R³⁰ is hydrogen, halogen, or optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(IIIa) or (IIIb), R³⁰ is hydrogen, halogen, or C₁-C₆ alkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), R³⁰ is hydrogen.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), R³² ishydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), R³² ishydrogen, halogen, —OR^(a), or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), R³² ishydrogen, halogen, or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), R³² is hydrogen,halogen, or C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(IIIa) or (IIIb), R³² is hydrogen.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb),

wherein:

-   L₂ is C₁-C₄ alkylene or C₁-C₄ heteroalkylene;-   each R³⁷ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),    —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a),    —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆    alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   or two R³⁷ on the same carbon atom are taken together to form an    oxo;-   or two R³⁷ on the same carbon atom are taken together to form an    optionally substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted    heterocycloalkyl;-   or two R³⁷ on the different carbon atom are taken together to form    an optionally substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted    heterocycloalkyl; and-   p1 is 1-4.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb),

and L₂ is C₁-C₄ alkylene. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(IIIa) or (IIIb),

and L₂ is C₁-C₂ alkylene. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(IIIa) or (IIIb),

and L₂ is C₁-C₄ heteroalkylene. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (IIIa) or (IIIb),

and L₂ is C₁-C₂ heteroalkylene.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb),

wherein:

-   L₃ is C₁-C₄ alkylene or C₁-C₄ heteroalkylene;-   each R³⁷ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),    —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a),    —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),    optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆    alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally    substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,    optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted    aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;-   or two R³⁷ on the same carbon atom are taken together to form an    oxo;-   or two R³⁷ on the same carbon atom are taken together to form an    optionally substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted    heterocycloalkyl;-   or two R³⁷ on the different carbon atom are taken together to form    an optionally substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted    heterocycloalkyl; and-   p1 is 1-4.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb),

and L₃ is C₁-C₄ alkylene. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(IIIa) or (IIIb),

and L₃ is C₁-C₂ alkylene. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(IIIa) or (IIIb),

and L₃ is C₁-C₄ heteroalkylene. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (IIIa) or (IIIb),

and L₃ is C₁-C₂ heteroalkylene.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), each R³⁷is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b),—NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),—S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),—NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a), optionally substituted C₁-C₆alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substitutedC₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionallysubstituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl,optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), each R³⁷ isindependently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —CO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, oroptionally substituted heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), each R³⁷ is independentlyhydrogen, halogen, —OR^(a), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, oroptionally substituted cycloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (IIIa) or (IIIb), each R³⁷ is independently hydrogen, halogen,—OR^(a), C₁-C₆ alkyl, or cycloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compoundof Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), each R³⁷ is independently hydrogen,—OR^(a), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, or optionally substitutedcycloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or(IIIb), each R³⁷ is independently hydrogen, —OH, optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ alkyl, or optionally substituted cycloalkyl. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), each R³⁷ is independentlyhydrogen, —OH, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or cycloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), two R³⁷ on the same carbon atomare taken together to form an optionally substituted cycloalkyl selectedfrom cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, or cyclohexyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), two R³⁷ on thesame carbon atom are taken together to form an optionally substitutedcycloalkyl selected from cyclopropyl or cyclobutyl. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), the optional substituent onthe cycloalkyl formed by two R³⁷ on the same carbon atom is halogen orC₁-C₆ alkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), p1 is 1or 2. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), pis 1. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), p1is 2. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), p1is 3. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), p1is 4.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (IIIa) or (IIIb), each R³⁷is independently hydrogen, halogen, —OR^(a), optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ alkyl, or optionally substituted cycloalkyl; or two R³⁷ on thesame carbon atom are taken together to form an optionally substitutedcycloalkyl; and p1 is 1-3.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb),R^(a) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, oroptionally substituted heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), R^(a) is hydrogen oroptionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), R^(a) is hydrogen, C₁-C₆ alkyl, orC₁-C₆ haloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (III),(IIIa), or (IIIb), R^(a) is hydrogen or C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), R^(a) is hydrogen. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb),R^(a) is C₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), R^(a) is heterocycloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb),R^(b) is optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl or optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ heteroalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (III),(IIIa), or (IIIb), R^(b) is optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), R^(b) isC₁-C₆ alkyl or C₁-C₆ haloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), R^(b) is C₁-C₆ alkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb),each R^(c) and R^(d) is independently hydrogen, optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionallysubstituted cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), eachR^(c) and R^(d) is independently hydrogen or optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa),or (IIIb), each R^(c) and R^(d) is independently hydrogen, C₁-C₆ alkyl,or C₁-C₆ haloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (III),(IIIa), or (IIIb), each R^(c) and R^(d) is independently hydrogen orC₁-C₆ alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa),or (IIIb), each R^(c) and R^(d) is hydrogen.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb),R^(c) and R^(d), together with the nitrogen atom to which they areattached, form an optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl or optionallysubstituted heteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(III), (IIIa), or (IIIb), and R^(d), together with the nitrogen atom towhich they are attached, form an optionally substitutedheterocycloalkyl.

In some embodiments is a compound of Formula (III), (IIIa), or (IIIb),or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or stereoisomer thereof,having a structure selected from:

Further Forms of Compounds Disclosed Herein Isomers/Stereoisomers

In some embodiments, the compounds described herein exist as geometricisomers. In some embodiments, the compounds described herein possess oneor more double bonds. The compounds presented herein include all cis,trans, syn, anti, entgegen (E), and zusammen (Z) isomers as well as thecorresponding mixtures thereof. In some situations, the compoundsdescribed herein possess one or more chiral centers and each centerexists in the R configuration or S configuration. The compoundsdescribed herein include all diastereomeric, enantiomeric, and epimericforms as well as the corresponding mixtures thereof. In additionalembodiments of the compounds and methods provided herein, mixtures ofenantiomers and/or diastereoisomers, resulting from a single preparativestep, combination, or interconversion are useful for the applicationsdescribed herein. In some embodiments, the compounds described hereinare prepared as their individual stereoisomers by reacting a racemicmixture of the compound with an optically active resolving agent to forma pair of diastereoisomeric compounds, separating the diastereomers andrecovering the optically pure enantiomers. In some embodiments,dissociable complexes are preferred. In some embodiments, thediastereomers have distinct physical properties (e.g., melting points,boiling points, solubilities, reactivity, etc.) and are separated bytaking advantage of these dissimilarities. In some embodiments, thediastereomers are separated by chiral chromatography, or preferably, byseparation/resolution techniques based upon differences in solubility.In some embodiments, the optically pure enantiomer is then recovered,along with the resolving agent.

Labeled Compounds

In some embodiments, the compounds described herein exist in theirisotopically-labeled forms. In some embodiments, the methods disclosedherein include methods of treating diseases by administering suchisotopically-labeled compounds. In some embodiments, the methodsdisclosed herein include methods of treating diseases by administeringsuch isotopically-labeled compounds as pharmaceutical compositions.Thus, in some embodiments, the compounds disclosed herein includeisotopically-labeled compounds, which are identical to those recitedherein, but for the fact that one or more atoms are replaced by an atomhaving an atomic mass or mass number different from the atomic mass ormass number usually found in nature. Examples of isotopes that can beincorporated into compounds described herein, or a solvate, orstereoisomer thereof, include isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen,oxygen, phosphorous, sulfur, fluorine, and chloride, such as ²H, ³H,¹³C, ¹⁴C, ¹⁵N, ¹⁸O, ¹⁷O, ³¹P, ³²P, ³⁵S, ¹⁸F, and ³⁶Cl, respectively.Compounds described herein, and the metabolites, pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts, esters, prodrugs, solvate, hydrates or derivativesthereof which contain the aforementioned isotopes and/or other isotopesof other atoms are within the scope of this invention. Certainisotopically-labeled compounds, for example those into which radioactiveisotopes such as ³H and ¹⁴C are incorporated, are useful in drug and/orsubstrate tissue distribution assays. Tritiated, i.e., ³H and carbon-14,i.e., ¹⁴C isotopes are particularly preferred for their ease ofpreparation and detectability. Further, substitution with heavy isotopessuch as deuterium, i.e., ²H, produces certain therapeutic advantagesresulting from greater metabolic stability, for example increased invivo half-life or reduced dosage requirements. In some embodiments, theisotopically labeled compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or stereoisomer thereof is prepared by any suitable method.

In some embodiments, the compounds described herein are labeled by othermeans, including, but not limited to, the use of chromophores orfluorescent moieties, bioluminescent labels, or chemiluminescent labels.

Pharmaceutically Acceptable Salts

In some embodiments, the compounds described herein exist as theirpharmaceutically acceptable salts. In some embodiments, the methodsdisclosed herein include methods of treating diseases by administeringsuch pharmaceutically acceptable salts. In some embodiments, the methodsdisclosed herein include methods of treating diseases by administeringsuch pharmaceutically acceptable salts as pharmaceutical compositions.

In some embodiments, the compounds described herein possess acidic orbasic groups and therefore react with any of a number of inorganic ororganic bases, and inorganic and organic acids, to form apharmaceutically acceptable salt. In some embodiments, these salts areprepared in situ during the final isolation and purification of thecompounds disclosed herein, or by separately reacting a purifiedcompound in its free form with a suitable acid or base, and isolatingthe salt thus formed.

Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable salts include those saltsprepared by reaction of the compounds described herein with a mineral,organic acid, or inorganic base, such salts including acetate, acrylate,adipate, alginate, aspartate, benzoate, benzenesulfonate, bisulfate,bisulfate, bromide, butyrate, butyn-1,4-dioate, camphorate,camphorsulfonate, caproate, caprylate, chlorobenzoate, chloride,citrate, cyclopentanepropionate, decanoate, digluconate,dihydrogenphosphate, dinitrobenzoate, dodecylsulfate, ethanesulfonate,formate, fumarate, glucoheptanoate, glycerophosphate, glycolate,hemisulfate, heptanoate, hexanoate, hexyne-1,6-dioate, hydroxybenzoate,γ-hydroxybutyrate, hydrochloride, hydrobromide, hydroiodide,2-hydroxyethanesulfonate, iodide, isobutyrate, lactate, maleate,malonate, methanesulfonate, mandelate metaphosphate, methanesulfonate,methoxybenzoate, methylbenzoate, monohydrogenphosphate,1-napthalenesulfonate, 2-napthalenesulfonate, nicotinate, nitrate,palmoate, pectinate, persulfate, 3-phenylpropionate, phosphate, picrate,pivalate, propionate, pyrosulfate, pyrophosphate, propiolate, phthalate,phenylacetate, phenylbutyrate, propanesulfonate, salicylate, succinate,sulfate, sulfite, succinate, suberate, sebacate, sulfonate, tartrate,thiocyanate, tosylateundeconate, and xylenesulfonate.

Further, the compounds described herein can be prepared aspharmaceutically acceptable salts formed by reacting the free base formof the compound with a pharmaceutically acceptable inorganic or organicacid, including, but not limited to, inorganic acids such ashydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid,phosphoric acid metaphosphoric acid, and the like; and organic acidssuch as acetic acid, propionic acid, hexanoic acid,cyclopentanepropionic acid, glycolic acid, pyruvic acid, lactic acid,malonic acid, succinic acid, malic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid,p-toluenesulfonic acid, tartaric acid, trifluoroacetic acid, citricacid, benzoic acid, 3-(4-hydroxybenzoyl)benzoic acid, cinnamic acid,mandelic acid, arylsulfonic acid, methanesulfonic acid, ethanesulfonicacid, 1,2-ethanedisulfonic acid, 2-hydroxyethanesulfonic acid,benzenesulfonic acid, 2-naphthalenesulfonic acid,4-methylbicyclo-[2.2.2]oct-2-ene-1-carboxylic acid, glucoheptonic acid,4,4′-methylenebis-(3-hydroxy-2-ene-1-carboxylic acid), 3-phenylpropionicacid, trimethylacetic acid, tertiary butylacetic acid, lauryl sulfuricacid, gluconic acid, glutamic acid, hydroxynaphthoic acid, salicylicacid, stearic acid, and muconic acid.

In some embodiments, those compounds described herein which comprise afree acid group react with a suitable base, such as the hydroxide,carbonate, bicarbonate, or sulfate, of a pharmaceutically acceptablemetal cation, with ammonia, or with a pharmaceutically acceptableorganic primary, secondary, tertiary, or quaternary amine.Representative salts include the alkali or alkaline earth salts, likelithium, sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, and aluminum salts,and the like. Illustrative examples of bases include sodium hydroxide,potassium hydroxide, choline hydroxide, sodium carbonate, N⁺ (C₁₋₄alkyl)₄, and the like.

Representative organic amines useful for the formation of base additionsalts include ethylamine, diethylamine, ethylenediamine, ethanolamine,diethanolamine, piperazine, and the like. It should be understood thatthe compounds described herein also include the quaternization of anybasic nitrogen-containing groups they contain. In some embodiments,water or oil-soluble or dispersible products are obtained by suchquaternization.

Solvates

In some embodiments, the compounds described herein exist as solvates.The invention provides for methods of treating diseases by administeringsuch solvates. The invention further provides for methods of treatingdiseases by administering such solvates as pharmaceutical compositions.

Solvates contain either stoichiometric or non-stoichiometric amounts ofa solvent, and, in some embodiments, are formed during the process ofcrystallization with pharmaceutically acceptable solvents such as water,ethanol, and the like. Hydrates are formed when the solvent is water, oralcoholates are formed when the solvent is alcohol. Solvates of thecompounds described herein can be conveniently prepared or formed duringthe processes described herein. In addition, the compounds providedherein can exist in unsolvated as well as solvated forms. In general,the solvated forms are considered equivalent to the unsolvated forms forthe purposes of the compounds and methods provided herein.

Tautomers

In some situations, compounds exist as tautomers. The compoundsdescribed herein include all possible tautomers within the formulasdescribed herein. Tautomers are compounds that are interconvertible bymigration of a hydrogen atom, accompanied by a switch of a single bondand adjacent double bond. In bonding arrangements where tautomerizationis possible, a chemical equilibrium of the tautomers will exist. Alltautomeric forms of the compounds disclosed herein are contemplated. Theexact ratio of the tautomers depends on several factors, includingtemperature, solvent, and pH.

Preparation of the Compounds

The compounds used in the reactions described herein are made accordingto organic synthesis techniques known to those skilled in this art,starting from commercially available chemicals and/or from compoundsdescribed in the chemical literature. “Commercially available chemicals”are obtained from standard commercial sources including Acros Organics(Pittsburgh, Pa.), Aldrich Chemical (Milwaukee, Wis., including SigmaChemical and Fluka), Apin Chemicals Ltd. (Milton Park, UK), AvocadoResearch (Lancashire, U.K.), BDH Inc. (Toronto, Canada), Bionet(Cornwall, U.K.), Chemservice Inc. (West Chester, Pa.), CrescentChemical Co. (Hauppauge, N.Y.), Eastman Organic Chemicals, Eastman KodakCompany (Rochester, N.Y.), Fisher Scientific Co. (Pittsburgh, Pa.),Fisons Chemicals (Leicestershire, UK), Frontier Scientific (Logan,Utah), ICN Biomedicals, Inc. (Costa Mesa, Calif.), Key Organics(Cornwall, U.K.), Lancaster Synthesis (Windham, N.H.), MaybridgeChemical Co. Ltd. (Cornwall, U.K.), Parish Chemical Co. (Orem, Utah),Pfaltz & Bauer, Inc. (Waterbury, Conn.), Polyorganix (Houston, Tex.),Pierce Chemical Co. (Rockford, Ill.), Riedel de Haen AG (Hanover,Germany), Spectrum Quality Product, Inc. (New Brunswick, N.J.), TCIAmerica (Portland, Oreg.), Trans World Chemicals, Inc. (Rockville, Md.),and Wako Chemicals USA, Inc. (Richmond, Va.).

Suitable reference books and treatises that detail the synthesis ofreactants useful in the preparation of compounds described herein, orprovide references to articles that describe the preparation, includefor example, “Synthetic Organic Chemistry”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., NewYork; S. R. Sandler et al., “Organic Functional Group Preparations,” 2ndEd., Academic Press, New York, 1983; H. O. House, “Modern SyntheticReactions”, 2nd Ed., W. A. Benjamin, Inc. Menlo Park, Calif. 1972; T. L.Gilchrist, “Heterocyclic Chemistry”, 2nd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, NewYork, 1992; J. March, “Advanced Organic Chemistry: Reactions, Mechanismsand Structure”, 4th Ed., Wiley-Interscience, New York, 1992. Additionalsuitable reference books and treatises that detail the synthesis ofreactants useful in the preparation of compounds described herein, orprovide references to articles that describe the preparation, includefor example, Fuhrhop, J. and Penzlin G “Organic Synthesis: Concepts,Methods, Starting Materials”, Second, Revised and Enlarged Edition(1994) John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 3-527-29074-5; Hoffman, R. V. “OrganicChemistry, An Intermediate Text” (1996) Oxford University Press, ISBN0-19-509618-5; Larock, R. C. “Comprehensive Organic Transformations: AGuide to Functional Group Preparations” 2nd Edition (1999) Wiley-VCH,ISBN: 0-471-19031-4; March, J. “Advanced Organic Chemistry: Reactions,Mechanisms, and Structure” 4th Edition (1992) John Wiley & Sons, ISBN:0-471-60180-2; Otera, J. (editor) “Modern Carbonyl Chemistry” (2000)Wiley-VCH, ISBN: 3-527-29871-1; Patai, S. “Patai's 1992 Guide to theChemistry of Functional Groups” (1992) Interscience ISBN: 0-471-93022-9;Solomons, T. W. G. “Organic Chemistry” 7th Edition (2000) John Wiley &Sons, ISBN: 0-471-19095-0; Stowell, J. C., “Intermediate OrganicChemistry” 2nd Edition (1993) Wiley-Interscience, ISBN: 0-471-57456-2;“Industrial Organic Chemicals: Starting Materials and Intermediates: AnUllmann's Encyclopedia” (1999) John Wiley & Sons, ISBN: 3-527-29645-X,in 8 volumes; “Organic Reactions” (1942-2000) John Wiley & Sons, in over55 volumes; and “Chemistry of Functional Groups” John Wiley & Sons, in73 volumes.

Specific and analogous reactants are optionally identified through theindices of known chemicals prepared by the Chemical Abstract Service ofthe American Chemical Society, which are available in most public anduniversity libraries, as well as through on-line. Chemicals that areknown but not commercially available in catalogs are optionally preparedby custom chemical synthesis houses, where many of the standard chemicalsupply houses (e.g., those listed above) provide custom synthesisservices. A reference for the preparation and selection ofpharmaceutical salts of the compounds described herein is P. H. Stahl &C. G. Wermuth “Handbook of Pharmaceutical Salts”, Verlag HelveticaChimica Acta, Zurich, 2002.

Pharmaceutical Compositions

In certain embodiments, the compound described herein is administered asa pure chemical. In some embodiments, the compound described herein iscombined with a pharmaceutically suitable or acceptable carrier (alsoreferred to herein as a pharmaceutically suitable (or acceptable)excipient, physiologically suitable (or acceptable) excipient, orphysiologically suitable (or acceptable) carrier) selected on the basisof a chosen route of administration and standard pharmaceutical practiceas described, for example, in Remington: The Science and Practice ofPharmacy (Gennaro, 21^(st) Ed. Mack Pub. Co., Easton, Pa. (2005)).

Accordingly, provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprisinga compound described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient.

In certain embodiments, the compound provided herein is substantiallypure, in that it contains less than about 5%, or less than about 1%, orless than about 0.1%, of other organic small molecules, such asunreacted intermediates or synthesis by-products that are created, forexample, in one or more of the steps of a synthesis method.

Pharmaceutical compositions are administered in a manner appropriate tothe disease to be treated (or prevented). An appropriate dose and asuitable duration and frequency of administration will be determined bysuch factors as the condition of the patient, the type and severity ofthe patient's disease, the particular form of the active ingredient, andthe method of administration. In general, an appropriate dose andtreatment regimen provides the composition(s) in an amount sufficient toprovide therapeutic and/or prophylactic benefit (e.g., an improvedclinical outcome, such as more frequent complete or partial remissions,or longer disease-free and/or overall survival, or a lessening ofsymptom severity. Optimal doses are generally determined usingexperimental models and/or clinical trials. The optimal dose dependsupon the body mass, weight, or blood volume of the patient.

In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition is formulated fororal, topical (including buccal and sublingual), rectal, vaginal,transdermal, parenteral, intrapulmonary, intradermal, intrathecal andepidural and intranasal administration. Parenteral administrationincludes intramuscular, intravenous, intraarterial, intraperitoneal, orsubcutaneous administration. In some embodiments, the pharmaceuticalcomposition is formulated for intravenous injection, oraladministration, inhalation, nasal administration, topicaladministration, or ophthalmic administration. In some embodiments, thepharmaceutical composition is formulated for oral administration. Insome embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition is formulated forintravenous injection. In some embodiments, the pharmaceuticalcomposition is formulated as a tablet, a pill, a capsule, a liquid, aninhalant, a nasal spray solution, a suppository, a suspension, a gel, acolloid, a dispersion, a suspension, a solution, an emulsion, anointment, a lotion, eye drop, or an ear drop. In some embodiments, thepharmaceutical composition is formulated as a tablet.

Suitable doses and dosage regimens are determined by conventionalrange-finding techniques known to those of ordinary skill in the art.Generally, treatment is initiated with smaller dosages that are lessthan the optimum dose of the compound disclosed herein. Thereafter, thedosage is increased by small increments until the optimum effect underthe circumstances is reached. In some embodiments, the present methodinvolve the administration of about 0.1 μg to about 50 mg of at leastone compound of the invention per kg body weight of the subject. For a70 kg patient, dosages of from about 10 μg to about 200 mg of thecompound disclosed herein would be more commonly used, depending on asubject's physiological response.

By way of example only, the dose of the compound described herein formethods of treating a disease as described herein is about 0.001 toabout 1 mg/kg body weight of the subject per day, for example, about0.001 mg, about 0.002 mg, about 0.005 mg, about 0.010 mg, 0.015 mg,about 0.020 mg, about 0.025 mg, about 0.050 mg, about 0.075 mg, about0.1 mg, about 0.15 mg, about 0.2 mg, about 0.25 mg, about 0.5 mg, about0.75 mg, or about 1 mg/kg body weight per day. In some embodiments, thedose of compound described herein for the described methods is about 1to about 1000 mg/kg body weight of the subject being treated per day,for example, about 1 mg, about 2 mg, about 5 mg, about 10 mg, about 15mg, about 20 mg, about 25 mg, about 50 mg, about 75 mg, about 100 mg,about 150 mg, about 200 mg, about 250 mg, about 500 mg, about 750 mg, orabout 1000 mg per day.

Methods of Treatment

The compounds disclosed herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, are useful as inhibitors ofASK1 and, therefore, useful in the treatment of diseases or disorders inwhich it is believed ASK1 activity plays a role.

Disclosed herein are methods of treating an ASK1 associated disease ordisorder in a subject in need thereof comprising the step ofadministering to the subject an effective amount of a compound disclosedherein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or stereoisomerthereof.

In one aspect, described herein is a method for treating a disease in amammal comprising administering to the mammal a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a compound described herein, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof. In oneembodiment, the disease is selected from the group consisting of a blooddisease, an autoimmune disorder, a pulmonary disorder, hypertension, aninflammatory disease, a fibrotic disease (such as idiosyncraticpulmonary fibrosis, chronic kidney disease/kidney fibrosis, irritablebowel disease, scleroderma, and liver fibrosis), diabetes, diabeticnephropathy, a renal disease, a respiratory disease, a cardiovasculardisease, acute lung injury, acute or chronic liver disease, and aneurodegenerative disease. In one embodiment, the liver disease isselected from the group consisting of fascioliasis, hepatitis,non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with or without fibrosis, hepaticsteatosis, fatty liver disease (FLD), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD), alcoholic liver disease, Alagille syndrome, biliary atresia,galactosemia, gallstones, hemochromatosis, liver cancer, lysosomal acidlipase deficiency (LALD), porphyria, acetaminophen hepatotoxicity,Reye's syndrome, sarcoidosis, tyrosinemia, Wilson disease, Gilbert'ssyndrome, cirrhosis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis. In oneembodiment, the liver disease is non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).In one embodiment, the liver disease is acute liver injury. In oneembodiment, the liver disease is hepatic steatosis. In anotherembodiment, the pulmonary disorder is selected from the group consistingof chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), idiopathic pulmonaryfibrosis (IPF), asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, pneumonia,cystic fibrosis, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary arterial hypertension,pulmonary edema, and pulmonary hemorrhage. In another embodiment, theautoimmune disorder is selected from the group consisting of alopeciaareata, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, autoimmune hepatitis,dermatomyositis, diabetes (type 1), idiopathic arthritis,glomerulonephritis, Graves' disease, Guillain-Barré syndrome, idiopathicthrombocytopenic purpura, myasthenia gravis, myocarditis, multiplesclerosis, pemphigus/pemphigoid, pernicious anemia, polyarteritisnodosa, polymyositis, primary biliary cirrhosis, psoriasis, rheumatoidarthritis, scleroderma/systemic sclerosis, Sjögren's syndrome, systemiclupus erythematosus, thyroiditis, uveitis, vitiligo, and granulomatosiswith polyangiitis (Wegener's). In another embodiment, the inflammatorydisease is selected from the group consisting of Alzheimer's, ankylosingspondylitis, arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA),psoriatic arthritis), atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, cholestasis,Crohn's disease, colitis, dermatitis, diverticulitis, fibromyalgia,irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), systemic lupus erythematous (SLE),nephritis, Parkinson's disease, cardiac inflammation, and ulcerativecolitis. In another embodiment, the renal disease is selected from thegroup consisting of Alport syndrome, renal fibrosis, kidney disease,diabetic nephropathy, fabry disease, diabetic kidney disease, diabeticnephropathy, renal inflammation, renal fibrosis focal segmentalglomerulosclerosis, glomerulonephritis, IgA nephropathy (Berger'sdisease), kidney stones, minimal change disease, nephrotic syndrome, andpolycystic kidney disease (PKD). In another embodiment, theneurodegenerative disease is selected from the group consisting ofAlzheimer's disease, dementia, multiple sclerosis, optical neuritis,amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Friedreich's ataxia, amyotrophic lateralsclerosis (ALS), Huntington's disease, Lewy body disease, Parkinson'sdisease, and spinal muscular atrophy. In another embodiment, theneurodegenerative disease is multiple sclerosis. In another embodiment,the neurodegenerative disease is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Inanother embodiment, the neurodegenerative disease is Alzheimer'sdisease. In another embodiment, the neurodegenerative disease isParkinson's disease. In another embodiment, the cardiovascular diseaseis selected from the group consisting of endothelial dysfunction,metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, heartfailure, peripheral artery disease, cardiac inflammation, cardiacfibrosis, cerebrovascular disease, and coronary syndrome. In anotherembodiment, the blood disease is sickle cell disease.

In one aspect, described herein is a method for reducing neuronal celldeath following ischemic injury in a mammal comprising administering tothe mammal a therapeutically effective amount of a compound describedherein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, orstereoisomer thereof.

In another aspect, described herein is a method for modulating plateletsin a mammal comprising administering to the mammal a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a compound described herein, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof. In oneembodiment, the compound modulates platelet activation, platelet granulesecretion, thromboxane A2 generation, or thrombosis modulation.

In another aspect, described herein is a method for modulating the levelof a reactive oxidative species in a mammal comprising administering tothe mammal a therapeutically effective amount of a compound describedherein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, orstereoisomer thereof. In one embodiment, the reactive oxidative speciesis a reactive oxygen species. In another embodiment, the reactiveoxidative species contains a radical on the oxygen atom.

In one embodiment, the disease is a cancer. In one embodiment, thedisease is Sickle cell disease. In one embodiment, the disease is renalfibrosis. In one embodiment, the disease is a kidney disease. In oneembodiment, the disease is a function of oxidative stress. In oneembodiment, the disease is liver ischemia.

Combination Therapy

In certain instances, the compound described herein, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomerthereof, is administered in combination with a second therapeutic agent.

In some embodiments, the benefit experienced by a patient is increasedby administering one of the compounds described herein with a secondtherapeutic agent (which also includes a therapeutic regimen) that alsohas therapeutic benefit.

In one specific embodiment, a compound described herein, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomerthereof, is co-administered with a second therapeutic agent, wherein thecompound described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, and the second therapeuticagent modulate different aspects of the disease, disorder or conditionbeing treated, thereby providing a greater overall benefit thanadministration of either therapeutic agent alone.

In any case, regardless of the disease, disorder or condition beingtreated, the overall benefit experienced by the patient is simplyadditive of the two therapeutic agents or the patient experiences asynergistic benefit.

In certain embodiments, different therapeutically-effective dosages ofthe compounds disclosed herein will be utilized in formulating apharmaceutical composition and/or in treatment regimens when thecompounds disclosed herein are administered in combination with a secondtherapeutic agent. Therapeutically-effective dosages of drugs and otheragents for use in combination treatment regimens are optionallydetermined by means similar to those set forth hereinabove for theactives themselves. Furthermore, the methods of prevention/treatmentdescribed herein encompasses the use of metronomic dosing, i.e.,providing more frequent, lower doses in order to minimize toxic sideeffects. In some embodiments, a combination treatment regimenencompasses treatment regimens in which administration of a compounddescribed herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, is initiated prior to, during, orafter treatment with a second agent described herein, and continuesuntil any time during treatment with the second agent or aftertermination of treatment with the second agent. It also includestreatments in which a compound described herein, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, and thesecond agent being used in combination are administered simultaneouslyor at different times and/or at decreasing or increasing intervalsduring the treatment period. Combination treatment further includesperiodic treatments that start and stop at various times to assist withthe clinical management of the patient.

It is understood that the dosage regimen to treat, prevent, orameliorate the condition(s) for which relief is sought, is modified inaccordance with a variety of factors (e.g. the disease, disorder orcondition from which the subject suffers; the age, weight, sex, diet,and medical condition of the subject). Thus, in some instances, thedosage regimen actually employed varies and, in some embodiments,deviates from the dosage regimens set forth herein.

For combination therapies described herein, dosages of theco-administered compounds vary depending on the type of co-drugemployed, on the specific drug employed, on the disease or conditionbeing treated, and so forth. In additional embodiments, whenco-administered with a second therapeutic agent, the compound providedherein is administered either simultaneously with the second therapeuticagent, or sequentially.

In combination therapies, the multiple therapeutic agents (one of whichis one of the compounds described herein) are administered in any orderor even simultaneously. If administration is simultaneous, the multipletherapeutic agents are, by way of example only, provided in a single,unified form, or in multiple forms (e.g., as a single pill or as twoseparate pills).

The compounds described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, as well as combinationtherapies, are administered before, during or after the occurrence of adisease or condition, and the timing of administering the compositioncontaining a compound varies. Thus, in one embodiment, the compoundsdescribed herein are used as a prophylactic and are administeredcontinuously to subjects with a propensity to develop conditions ordiseases in order to prevent the occurrence of the disease or condition.In another embodiment, the compounds and compositions are administeredto a subject during or as soon as possible after the onset of thesymptoms. In specific embodiments, a compound described herein isadministered as soon as is practicable after the onset of a disease orcondition is detected or suspected, and for a length of time necessaryfor the treatment of the disease. In some embodiments, the lengthrequired for treatment varies, and the treatment length is adjusted tosuit the specific needs of each subject. For example, in specificembodiments, a compound described herein or a formulation containing thecompound is administered for at least 2 weeks, about 1 month to about 5years.

In some embodiments, the compound of described herein, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomerthereof, is administered in combination with an adjuvant. In oneembodiment, the therapeutic effectiveness of one of the compoundsdescribed herein is enhanced by administration of an adjuvant (i.e., byitself the adjuvant has minimal therapeutic benefit, but in combinationwith another therapeutic agent, the overall therapeutic benefit to thepatient is enhanced).

EXAMPLES Example 1: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example1

Step 1: Example 1b

To a solution of Example 1a (1 g, 5.5 mmol) and allyl bromide (811 mg,6.6 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (910 mg, 6.6 mmol). The mixturewas stirred at r.t. overnight. After stirred for 20 h, the mixture waswashed with H₂O (10 mL), extracted with EtOAc (10 mL*2). The combinedorganic phase was washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtrated andthe filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to obtain thedesired product (Example 1b, 1.2 g, yield 98%) as a yellow oil. LCMS[M+1]⁺=223.0.

Step 2: Example 1c

A mixture of Example 1b (600 mg, 2.7 mmol) and LiO.H₂O (125 mg, 3.0mmol) in THF (9 mL), MeOH (3 mL) and H₂O (3 mL) was stirred at roomtemperature overnight. The resulting mixture was washed with EtOAc (10mL), then adjusted with aqueous HCl solution to a pH of 2. Afterextraction with EtOAc (10 mL*2), combined organic layer was dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure togive desired product (Example 1C, 500 mg, yield 89%) as a yellow solid.LCMS [M+1]⁺=209.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.15 (dd, J=2.3, 1.3 Hz,1H), 7.08-6.98 (m, 2H), 5.99 (m1H), 5.41 (dd, J=17.2, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 5.20(dd, J=10.6, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (dt, J=4.9, 1.7 Hz, 2H), 3.70 (s, 3H).

Step 3: Example 1e

A mixture of Example 1c (339 mg, 1.6 mmol) and Example 1d (350 mg, 1.6mmol) in pyridine (5 mL) was stirred at 0° C. for 10 min, then POCl₃(1.2 g, 8.1 mmol) was slowly dropped into the reaction. The reaction wasstirred at 0° C. for 10 min. The resulting mixture was quenched withwater (10 mL). After extraction with DCM (10 mL*2), combined organiclayer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by doing silica gelchromatography (100% EtOAc) to give the desired product (Example 1d, 150mg, yield 23%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=406.0.

Step 4: Example 1

Under an atmosphere of N₂, a mixture of Example 1e (110 mg, 0.27 mmol)and Grubbs II (17 mg, 0.1 mmol) in toluene (30 mL) was refluxedovernight. The resulting mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography (100%EtOAc) to give Example 1 (9 mg, yield 9%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=378.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.17 (s, 1H), 9.29 (s, 1H),8.74 (s, 1H), 8.34 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (m,1H), 7.59 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 6.42 (m, 1H),6.09-5.97 (m, 1H), 4.70 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 4.52 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.77(s, 3H), 2.65 (m, 2H).

Example 2: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 2

Step 1: Example 2

Under an atmosphere of H₂, a mixture of Example 1 (100 mg, 0.27 mmol)and Pd/C (10 mg) in MeOH (15 mL) was stirred at r.t. for 20 min. Theresulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to obtaincrude product. The residue was purified by Prep-HPLC to give Example 2(10 mg, yield 10%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=380.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.79 (s, 1H), 8.65 (s, 1H), 8.37 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (s, 1H), 7.19 (s, 2H),4.34-4.07 (m, 4H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 2.08-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.95-1.86 (m, 2H),1.85-1.73 (m, 2H).

Example 3: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 3

Step 1: Example 3b

To a solution of Example 3a (10.0 g, 55 mmol) and allyl bromide (8.1 g,66 mmol) in DMF (30 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (9.1 g, 66 mmol). After stirredat r.t. for 20 h, there action mixture was diluted with H₂O (100 mL),and extracted with EtOAc (50 mL*2). The combined organic phase waswashed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtrated and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the desired product Example3b (12.0 g, yield 98%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=223.0

Step 2: Example 3c

A mixture of Example 3b (14.4 g, 65 mmol) and LiO.H₂O (4.1 g, 97 mmol)in THF/MeOH/H₂O (40 mL/15 mL/15 mL) was stirred at room temperatureovernight. The resulting mixture was washed with EtOAc (30 mL), and thenadjusted with aqueous HCl solution to a pH of 2. After extraction withEtOAc (50 mL*2), the combined organic layer was dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure to give thedesired product Example 3c (13.0 g, yield 96%) as a yellow solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=209.0. NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.15 (dd, J=2.3, 1.3 Hz, 1H),7.08-6.98 (m, 2H), 5.99 (m, 1H), 5.41 (dd, J=17.2, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 5.20(dd, J=10.6, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (dt, J=4.9, 1.7 Hz, 2H), 3.70 (s, 3H).

Step 3: Example 3e

Example 3d (20.0 g, 136 mmol) in MeOH (400 mL) was heated to slightlyboiling. Then, the supernatant was poured into a solution of KOH (7.6 g,136 mmol) in water (7.5 mL)/MeOH (23 mL). The solution was rapid coolingto r.t., and the precipitate was collected by filtration. The filtercake was washed with MeOH (20 mL) twice, dried under Vacuum to obtainthe desired product Example 3e (14.4 g, yield 57%) as a white solid.

Step 4: Example 3g

Under an atmosphere of N₂, a mixture of Example 3e (18 g, 97.2 mmol) andExample 3f (12 g, 88.5 mmol) in DMF (180 mL) was heated to 60° C.overnight. The resulting mixture was cooled to r.t. and added to asolution of brine/water (v/v=3/1). After extraction with Et₂O (30 mL*2),the combined organic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfateand concentrated under reduced pressure to give desired product Example3g (19 g, yield 99%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=216.0.

Step 5: Example 3h

To a solution of Example 3g (12.1 g, 56 mmol) in dry EtOH (300 mL) at50° C. was added N₂H₄.H₂O (6.2 g, 124 mmol). Then the solution wasrefluxed for 1 h. The mixture was quenched with concentrated HCl (20 mL)and stirred for 10 min. The white solid was filtered off and washed withEtOH (30 mL*2). The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure andremaining aqueous solution was adjusted to basic by 30% NaOH. Afterextraction with Et₂O (30 mL*2), the combined organic layer was driedover anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressureto give the desired product Example 3h (6 g, yield 88%) as yellow oil.

Step 6: Example 3j

A solution of Example 3h (2.5 g, 23.5 mmol) and Example 3i (4.1 g, 15.6mmol) in MeCN (24 mL) and AcOH (6 mL) was refluxed overnight. Theresulting solution was washed with 30% NaOH (15 mL*2). After extractionwith Et₂O (30 mL*2), the combined organic layer was dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas purified by silica gel chromatography (100% EtOAc) to give thedesired product Example 3j (2.3 g, yield 64%) as a yellow solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=230.1.

Step 7: Example 3l

A mixture of Example 3k (416 mg, 2.0 mmol) and Example 3j (458 mg, 2.0mmol) in pyridine (10 mL) was stirred at 0° C. for 10 min, then POCl₃(1.5 g, 10 mmol) was added into the reaction dropwise. The reactionmixture was stirred at 0° C. for 10 min. The resulting mixture wasquenched with water (15 mL). After extraction with DCM (10 mL*2), thecombined organic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel chromatography (100% EtOAc) to give the desired product Example 3l(170 mg, yield 20%) as a white solid.

LCMS [M+1]⁺=420.0.

Step 8: Example 3

Under an atmosphere of N₂, a mixture of Example 3l (43 mg, 0.1 mmol) andGrubbs II (13 mg, 0.02 mmol) in DCE (10 mL) was refluxed overnight. Theresulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas purified by silica gel chromatography (100% EtOAc) to give thedesired product Example 3 (3 mg, yield 9%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=392.0. NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 10.73 (s, 1H), 8.57 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.26 (s, 1H), 8.17 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.97-7.80 (m, 2H),7.12-6.91 (m, 2H), 6.27-6.05 (m, 1H), 6.02-5.83 (m, 1H), 4.77-4.62 (m,2H), 4.61 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 2.34 (m, 2H), 1.99 (m, 2H).

Example 4: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 4

Step 1: Example 4c

To a slurry of Example 4a (5.0 g, 20.4 mmol), Example 4b (8.1 g, 24.5mmol), LiCl (1.7 g, 40.8 mmol) in DMF (100 mL) was added Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂(2.14 g, 3.0 mmol), which was degassed with N₂ for 3 times and heated at100° C. overnight. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressureand the residue was extracted with EtOAc (100 mL*3). The combinedorganic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel chromatography (Petroleum Ether/EtOAc=1/0˜1/1) to give the desiredproduct Example 4c (1.6 g, yield 38%) as colorless oil. LCMS[M+1]⁺=207.0

Step 2: Example 4d

To a mixture of Example 4c (1.6 g, 7.77 mmol) in MeOH/THF/H₂O (10 mL/10mL/10 mL) was added LiO.H₂O (932 mg, 23.31 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at r.t. overnight. After that, the mixture was adjusted to pH7.0 and extracted with EtOAc (100 mL*3). The combined organic layer wasdried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(Petroleum Ether/EtOAc=1/0˜1/1) to give the desired product Example 4d(1.6 g, yield 38%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=193.0 Step 3: Example 4f

To a mixture of Example 4d (500 mg, 2.60 mmol) and Example 4e (840 mg,3.91 mmol) in pyridine (10 mL) at 0° C. was added POCl₃ (1.99 g, 13.00mmol) dropwise. The mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 h. To the mixturewas added water (50 mL), which was then extracted with EtOAc (50 mL*3).The combined organic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfateand concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified bysilica gel chromatography (Petroleum Ether/EtOAc=1/0˜0/1) to give thedesired product Example 4f (500 mg, yield 49%) as yellow oil. LCMS[M+1]⁺=390.0

Step 4: Example 4g

To a mixture of Example 4f (300 mg, 0.77 mmol) and DMAP (47 mg, 0.39mmol) in ACN (10 mL) was added Boc₂O (840 mg, 3.85 mmol). The mixturewas stirred at r.t. overnight. To the mixture was added water (50 mL),which was then extracted with EtOAc (30 mL*3). The combined organiclayer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(Petroleum Ether/EtOAc=1/0˜0/1) to give the desired product Example 4g(300 mg, yield 80%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=490.0

Step 5: Example 4h

A mixture of Example 4g (100 mg, 0.20 mmol) and Grubbs II (25.6 mg, 0.04mmol) in DCE (10 mL) was degassed with N₂ for 3 times. The mixture wasstirred at 120° C. for 1 h under microwave. The mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure and the residue was purified by Prep-TLC(DCM/MeOH=1/1) to give the desired product Example 4h (50 mg, yield 53%)as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=462.0

Step 6: Example 4

A mixture of Example 4h (50 mg, 0.11 mmol) in TFA/DCM (5 mL, v/v=1/1)was stirred at r.t. for 30 min. Then the mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure and the residue was purified by Prep-HPLC to give thedesired product Example 4 (3.0 mg, yield 8%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=362.0

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.64 (s, 1H), 8.65 (s, 1H), 8.04-7.98 (m,2H), 7.35 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (dd, J=6.2, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (dd,J=8.4, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (d, J=2.7 Hz, 1H), 5.51 (dd, J=12.3, 5.1 Hz,1H), 5.31 (dd, J=12.6, 5.9 Hz, 1H), 4.40 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 3.77 (s,3H), 3.49 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.65 (m, 2H).

Example 5: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 5

Step 1: Example 5a

A slurry of Example 5a (30 mg, 0.07 mmol) and Pd/C (10 mg, 5%) in MeOH(5 mL) was degassed with H₂ for 3 times. The mixture was stirred at r.t.for 30 min. The mixture was filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to give a crude product Example 5b (30 mg, crude yield 100%) asawhite solid, which was used for the next step directly without furtherpurification. LCMS [M+1]⁺=464.0

Step 2: Example 5

A mixture of Example 5b (30 mg, 0.07 mmol) in TFA/DCM (2 mL, v/v=1/1)was stirred at r.t. for 30 min. The mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure and the residue was purified by Prep-HPLC to give thedesired product Example 5 (2.0 mg, yield 9% over two steps) as a whitesolid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=364.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.34 (s, 1H),8.63 (s, 1H), 8.06-7.98 (m, 2H), 7.54-7.49 (m, 1H), 7.26 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 6.97 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 4.56-4.48 (m, 2H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 2.63-2.55(m, 2H), 1.86-1.70 (m, 4H), 1.53 (s, 2H).

Example 6: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 6

Step 1: Example 6c

To a solution of Example 6a (45.0 g, 172 mmol) in acetonitrile/AcOH (400mL/100 mL) was added Example 6b (14.3 g, 258 mmol) slowly at r.t. Theresulting mixture was heated at 95° C. for overnight. The reactionmixture was concentrated and the residue was dissolved in ice water (250mL), which was neutralized with sat. Na₂CO₃ (aq.) to pH=8. The aqueoussolution was extracted with iPrOH/DCM (v/v=3/1, 200 mL*4). The combinedorganic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated.The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography (MeOH/DCM=20/1) togive the desired product Example 6c (22.4 g, yield 65%) in total as awhite solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=202.0

Step 2: Example 6f

To a solution of Example 6d (12.0 g, 65.9 mmol) in DMF (35 mL) wereadded K₂CO₃ (10.9 g, 79.1 mmol), followed by Example 6e (9.6 g, 79.1mmol) dropwise. at r.t. The brown solution was stirred at r.t. forovernight. EtOAc (200 mL) was added into the reaction mixture, which wasfiltered. The filtrate was extracted with water (400 mL*2). The organiclayers were combined, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated to afford the crude product Example 6f (12.0 g, crude yield82%) as brown oil, which was used in the next step without furtherpurification. LCMS [M+1]⁺=222.9

Step 3: Example 6g

To a solution of Example 6f (12.0 g, 54.0 mmol) in MeOH/THF (20 mL/45mL) at r.t. was added a solution of LiO.H₂O (3.4 g, 81.1 mmol) in H₂O(20 mL), which was stirred for 4 h. The mixture was neutralized with 2NHCl (aq.) and then extracted with DCM. The combined organic layer wasdried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated. The residue was purifiedby silica gel chromatography (Petroleum ether/EtOAc=4/1) to afford thedesired product Example 6g (9.5 g, yield 85%) as pale-green oil. LCMS[M+1]⁺=209.0

Step 4: Example 6h

To a solution of Example 6g (2.58 g, 12.4 mmol) and Example 6c (2.50 g,12.4 mmol) in pyridine (30 mL) at 0° C. was slowly added POCl₃ (5.8 mL,62.0 mmol). After 15 min, yellow solid was precipitated out, which wasfiltered and washed with water. The cake was slurried in MeCN/MTBE togive the desired product Example 6h (1.65 g, yield 35%) as an off-whitesolid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=392.0

Step 5: Example 6i

To a suspension of Example 6h (1.65 g, 4.22 mmol) in ACN (25 mL) wereadded DMAP (0.26 g, 2.11 mmol) and Boc₂O (3.67 g, 16.80 mmol) at r.t.The white suspension turned into a pale green solution. After beingstirred at r.t. for 1 h, the reaction mixture was partitioned betweenEtOAc and water. The combined organic layer was saturated with brine,dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated. The residue waspurified by silica gel chromatography (pure EtOAc) to give the desiredproduct Example 6i (2.00 g, yield 97%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=492.1

Step 6: Example 6j

To a solution of Example 6i (450 mg, 0.92 mmol) in DCE (56 mL) was addedGrubbs' II catalyst (115 mg, 0.18 mmol). The resulting mixture wasdegassed with N2 and heated under 90° C. for 4 h. The mixture was cooledto r.t., filtered and concentrated. The residue was purified by Prep-TLCto give the desired product Example 6j (100 mg, yield 24%) as red oil.LCMS [M+1]⁺=464.0

Step 7: Example 6

To a solution of Example 6j (50 mg, 0.11 mmol) in DCM/TFA (1 mL/0.5 mL)was stirred at r.t. for 1 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated andthe residue was purified by Prep-HPLC to give the desired productExample 6 (8 mg, yield 20%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=364.0. NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.84 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.01 (t, J=7.9 Hz,1H), 7.83 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 7.44 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=3.3 Hz,1H), 7.15 (dd, J=8.9, 3.3 Hz, 1H), 5.87-5.79 (m, 1H), 5.59 (dt, J=11.5,6.0 Hz, 1H), 5.25 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 4.87 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 3.78 (s,3H).

Example 7: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 7

Step 1: Example 7b

To a solution of Example 7a (50 mg, 0.11 mmol) in MeOH (2 mL) was added5% Pd/C (10 mg). The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1.5 h under 1 atmhydrogen atmosphere. The mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated to give Example 7b (60 mg, crude) as yellow oil. LCMS[M+1]⁺=466.0

Step 2: Example 7

A solution of Example 7b (60 mg, 0.13 mmol) in DCM/TFA (1 mL/0.5 mL) wasstirred at r.t. for 1 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated and theresidue was purified by Prep-HPLC to give the desired product Example 7(16 mg, yield 34%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=366.0. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.43 (s, 1H), 8.66 (s, 1H), 8.04 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),7.87 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H),7.24 (d, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (dd, J=9.0, 3.2 Hz, 1H), 4.29-4.19 (m, 4H),3.77 (s, 3H), 2.45-2.36 (m, 2H), 1.98-1.89 (m, 2H).

Example 8: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 8

Step 1: Example 8b

A slurry of Example 8a (100 mg, crude) in DCM (5 mL) at −78° C., wasadded BBr₃ (108 mg, 0.44 mmol). The mixture was warmed to 0° C. andstirred for 1 h. The mixture was adjusted pH to 7.0 and extracted withEtOAc (30 mL*3). The combined organic layer was dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure to give thedesired product (Example 8b, 100 mg, crude) as a white solid. The crudeproduct was used for next step directly. LCMS [M+1]⁺=350.0

Step 2: Example 8c

A mixture of Example 8b (100 mg, crude), TEA (87.87 mg, 0.87 mmol) inDCM (15 mL), was added PhN(OTf)₂ (153.5 mg, 0.43 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at r.t. for overnight. The mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a residue. The residue was purified by pre-TLC(DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired product (Example 8c, 60 mg, two stepyelid 57.8%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=481.9

Step 3: Example 8

A mixture of Example 8c (60 mg, 0.12 mmol), Example 8d (39.12 mg, 0.18mmol), K₃PO₄ (76.32 mg, 0.36 mmol) in DMF (2 mL), was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂(10 mg). The mixture was degassed with N₂ for 3 times. Then the mixturewas heated at 100° C. for 1.5 h under microwave. After then, the mixturewas purified by Prep-HPLC to give product (Example 8, 1.3 mg, yield2.3%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=451.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ8.69 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.28 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (s, 1H), 8.11 (s,1H), 8.06 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=1.8 Hz,1H), 7.78 (dd, J=8.1, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (dd, J=8.0, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.44(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.63-4.53 (m, 2H), 2.96-2.84(m, 2H), 2.14-1.92 (m, 5H), 1.85-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.09-1.03 (m, 4H).

Example 9: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 9

Step 1: Example 9c

A mixture of Example 9a (0.14 g, 0.31 mmol), Example 9b (52 mg, 0.31mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (24 mg, 0.03 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (0.3 g, 0.9 mmol) inDioxane/H₂O (3 mL/0.3 mL), was exchange N₂ for 3 times. After stirred at85° C. for 16 h at N₂, the mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure, the residue was purified by Pre-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to givedesired product (Example 9c, 63 mg, yield 41.2%) as a yellow solid.

LCMS [M+1]⁺=479.0

Step 2: Example 9

A mixture of Example 9c (63 mg, 0.13 mmol), 5% Pd/C (10 mg) in EtOAc (3mL), was exchange H₂ for 3 times. After the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 16 h. Then the solid was filtered off, and the filtratewas concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified byPre-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give Example 9 (23 mg, yield 36.5%) as ayellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=481.1. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.77 (s,1H), 8.69 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 8.32 (d, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 8.11-8.02 (m, 2H), 7.92 (d, J=10.3 Hz, 2H), 7.85 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H),7.36 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 4.69 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.31 (sbr, 2H),2.16-2.09 (m, 1H), 2.06-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.90 (sbr, 4H), 1.54-1.44 (m, 2H),0.99-0.89 (m, 4H).

Example 10: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 10

Step 1: Example 10

Under an atmosphere of N₂, a mixture of Example 10a (1.6 g, 3.5 mmol)and Grubbs II (cas: 246047-72-3, 594 mg, 0.7 mmol) in DCE (300 mL) wasrefluxed overnight. The resulting mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure to obtain crude product. The residue was purified by doingsilica gel chromatography (100% EtOAc) to give Example 10 (240 mg,yield: 16%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=427.0 (Mixture of Z and E). ¹HNMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 10.65 (d, 1H), 8.54-8.28 (m, 2H), 8.22 (d,J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (dd, J=34.7, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (td, J=8.0, 3.7 Hz,1H), 7.60 (dt, J=8.8, 3.1 Hz, 1H), 6.92 (dd, J=8.8, 7.1 Hz, 1H),6.02-5.68 (m, 1H), 5.60 (d, J=3.5 Hz, 1H), 5.25 (s, 1H), 5.02 (d, J=4.2Hz, 1H), 4.30 (dt, J=28.9, 5.3 Hz, 2H), 2.78 (s, 2H).

Example 11: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 11

Step 1: Example 11

Under an atmosphere of H₂, a mixture of Example 11a (100 mg, 0.26 mmol)and 5% Pd/C (10 mg) in MeOH (6 mL) was stirred at r.t. for 20 min. Theresulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas purified by Prep-HPLC to give Example 11 (, 3.2 mg, yield 3%) as ayellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=394.0. NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 10.81 (s,1H), 8.58 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 8.29 (s, 1H), 8.03 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.89(t, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 7.10-6.93 (m, 2H), 4.60 (m, 2H), 4.19 (d, J=4.7 Hz,2H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 2.11-1.88 (m, 6H), 1.25 (s, 2H).

Example 12: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 12

Step 1: Example 12

A mixture of Example 12a (0.75 g, 1.6 mmol), Grubbs 2^(nd) (cas:246047-72-3, 272 mg, 0.32 mmol), in DCE (150 mL), was exchange N₂ for 3times. After stirred at 85° C. for 16 h at N₂, the mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, the residue was purified by silicagel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=30/1) to give desired product Example 12(220 mg, yield 31.2%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=439.9

¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 10.49 (s, 1H), 8.54 (dd, J=8.4, 0.9 Hz,1H), 8.46 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.35 (s, 1H), 8.15 (dd, J=7.8, 0.9 Hz, 1H),7.90 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (dd, J=8.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 5.90-5.71 (m, 2H), 5.47 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 4.26 (t, J=4.8 Hz, 2H)2.79-2.62 (m, 2H), 2.08-2.01 (m, 2H).

Example 13: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 13

Step 1: Example 13b

A mixture of Example 13a (0.75 g, 1.6 mmol), Grubbs 2^(nd) (cas:246047-72-3, 272 mg, 0.32 mmol), in DCE (150 mL), was exchange N₂ for 3times. After stirred at 85° C. for 16 h at N₂, the mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, the residue was purified by doingsilica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=50/1) to give desired product(Example 13b, 220 mg, yield 31.2%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=439.9

Step 2: Example 13

A mixture of Example 13b (0.13 g, 0.3 mmol), Example 13c (48 mg, 0.3mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (22 mg, 0.03 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (0.3 g, 0.9 mmol) inDioxane/H₂O (3 mL/0.3 mL), was exchange N₂ for 3 times. After stirred at85° C. for 16 h at N₂, the mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure, the residue was purified by Pre-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to givedesired product (Example 13, 40 mg, yield 30.6%) as a yellow solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=479.0. NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.72 (s, 1H), 8.70 (s, 1H), 8.49(d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 8.39-8.25 (m, 1H), 8.04 (t, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.95-7.84(m, 2H), 7.72-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.37 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 5.89-5.73 (m, 2H),5.61 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 4.37-4.27 (m, 2H), 2.68-2.62 (m, 2H), 1.98-1.84(m, 3H), 1.02-0.89 (m, 4H).

Example 14: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 14

Step 1: Example 14c

To a solution of Example 14a (15 g, 57.2 mmol) in MeCN (80 mL) and AcOH(20 mL), was added Example 14b (4.9 g, 85.9 mmol). The resulting mixturewas heated to reflux overnight. The solution was washed with 30% NaOH(50 mL). After extraction with EtOAc (50 mL*2), combined organic layerwas dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(100% EtOAc) to give the desired product (Example 14c, 10.6 g, yield92%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=202.0.

Step 2: Example 14e

A mixture of Example 14c (1.4 g, 7 mmol) and Example 14d (1.9 g, 7 mmol)in pyridine (30 mL) was stirred at 0° C. for 10 min, then POCl₃ (5.4 g,35 mmol) was slowly dropped into the reaction. The reaction was stirredat 0° C. for 10 min. The resulting mixture was quenched with water (20mL). After extraction with DCM (20 mL*2), combined organic layer wasdried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography (100%EtOAc) to give the desired product (Example 14e, 1.6 g, yield 50%) as awhite solid.

LCMS [M+1]⁺=454.9.

Step 3: Example 14f

Under an atmosphere of N₂, a mixture of Example 14e (1.6 g, 3.5 mmol)and Grubbs II (cas 246047-72-3, 169 mg, 0.2 mmol) in DCE (300 mL) wasrefluxed overnight. The resulting mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure to obtain crude product. The residue was purified by doingsilica gel chromatography (100% EtOAc) to give the desired product(Example 14f, 240 mg, yield 16%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=426.9.

Step 4: Example 14

A mixture of Example 14f (120 mg, 0.3 mmol), Example 14g (46 mg, 0.3mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (22 mg, 0.03 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (0.3 g, 0.9 mmol) inDioxane/H₂O (12 mL/1 mL), was exchange N₂ for 3 times. After stirred at85° C. for 16 h at N₂, the mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure, the residue was purified by Pre-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to givedesired product (Example 14, 12 mg, yield 9%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=465.0. NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 10.81 (s, 0.55H), 10.50 (s),8.68 (s, 1H), 8.55 (s, 1H), 8.51 (d, J=8.0 Hz), 8.43 (d, J=8.0 Hz,0.55), 8.22-8.07 (m, 2H), 7.93-7.82 (m, 1H), 7.78 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),7.70 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.04 (m, 2H), 6.03-5.70 (m, 1H), 5.64-5.54(m, 1H), 4.36 (dt, J=27.0, 5.4 Hz, 2H), 3.48 (s, 2H), 2.95-2.64 (m, 2H),2.08 (m, 1H), 1.25 (m, 2H), 1.04 (m, 2H).

Example 15: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 15

Step 1: Example 15c

To a solution of Example 15a (3.0 g, 12.24 mmol) and 15b (4.5 g, 13.47mmol) in MeCN (30 mL) were added Pd(PPh₃)₄ (674 mg, 1.22 mmol) and LiCl(1.0 g, 24.48 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 3 h. H₂O (50mL) and KF (3.0 g) were added into the mixture and the mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 1 h. The mixture was extracted with EtOAc (30 mL*3).The combined organic phase was washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄,filtrated and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by silica gel chromatography (PetroleumEther/EtOAc=100/1 to 10/1) to give the desired product Example 15c (2.2g, yield 87%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=207.0

Step 2: Example 15d

A mixture of Example 15c (2.2 g, 10.68 mmol) and LiO.H₂O (1.8 g, 42.72mmol) in THF/MeOH/H₂O (40 mL/15 mL/15 mL) was stirred at roomtemperature overnight. The resulting mixture was washed with EtOAc (30mL), and the pH was then adjusted with aqueous HCl solution to 2. Afterextraction with EtOAc (50 mL*2), the combined organic layer was driedover anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressureto give the desired product Example 15d (2.1 g, crude yield 100%) asyellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=193.0

Step 3: Example 15f

A mixture of Example 15d (2.10 g, 10.93 mmol) and Example 15e (2.42 g,12.03 mmol) in pyridine (20 mL) was stirred at 0° C. for 10 min. ThenPOCl₃ (5.01 g, 32.79 mmol) was slowly dropped into the reaction. Thereaction was stirred at 0° C. for 10 min. The resulting mixture wasquenched with water (150 mL). After extraction with DCM (30 mL*4), thecombined organic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel chromatography (100% EtOAc) to give the desired product Example 15f(2.50 g, yield 61%) as yellow oil.

LCMS [M+1]⁺=376.0

Step 4: Example 15g

To a mixture of Example 15f (1.50 g, 3.99 mmol) and DMAP (244 mg, 1.99mmol) in MeCN (20 mL) was added (Boc)₂O (3.45 g, 15.96 mmol), and themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 3 h. The mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gelchromatography (100% EtOAc) to give the desired product Example 15g(1.45 g, yield 76%) as yellow oil.

Step 5: Example 15h

Under an atmosphere of N₂, a mixture of Example 15g (1.45 g, 3.05 mmol)and Grubbs II (382 mg, 0.61 mmol) in DCE (150 mL) was refluxedovernight. The resulting mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography (100%EtOAc) to give the desired product Example 15h (200 mg, crude yield 14%)as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=448.0

Step 6: Example 15i

To a mixture of Example 150h (200 mg, crude) in DCM (5 mL) was added TFA(1 mL), which was stirred at 25° C. for 1 h. The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressureand the residue was purified byprep-TLC (100% EtOAc) to give the crude product Example 151 (100 mg,crude) as yellow oil.

Step 7: Example 15

To a mixture of Example 15i (100 mg, crude) in MeOH (8 mL) was addedPd/C (20 mg, 5%), and the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 h underH₂. The mixture was filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure andthe residue was purified by prep-TLC (100% EtOAc) to give the desiredproduct Example 15 (2.2 mg, yield 2%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=350.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.59 (s, 1H), 8.17 (d,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.83 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (dd, J=24.7,8.2 Hz, 2H), 6.80 (dd, J=8.6, 2.8 Hz, 1H), 6.65 (d, J=2.7 Hz, 1H), 3.61(m, 5H), 3.03 (m, 2H), 1.96 (m, 2H), 1.85 (m, 2H).

Example 16: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 16

Step 1: Example 16b

To a solution of Example 16a (10 g, 46 mmol) in 50 mL of MeOH was addedSOCl₂ (13.7 g, 115 mmol). The mixture was heated at 80° C. for 4 h. Theresulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to obtaincrude product. 40 mL of MeOH was added and stirred at 50° C. for 16 h.The resulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. Themixture was washed with NaHCO₃ (50 mL), extracted with EA (15 mL*3). Thecombined organic phase was washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄,filtrated and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure togive crude product (Example 16b, 10 g, yield 92%) as a white solid.

Step 2: Example 16c

To a solution of Example 16b (10 g, 43.3 mmol) and allyl bromide (10.5g, 86.6 mmol) in DMF (100 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (7.2 mg, 52 mmol) andstirred at rt for 16 h. The resulting mixture was washed with H₂O (200mL), extracted with EtOAc (50 mL*3). The combined organic phase waswashed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtrated and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to obtain the desired product(Example 16c, 11.2 g, yield 96%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=272.9.

Step 3: Example 16d

A mixture of Example 16c (11.2 g, 41.3 mmol) and LiO.H₂O (8.3 g, 207mmol) in MeOH (100 mL) and H₂O (50 mL) was stirred at room temperaturefor 3 h. The resulting mixture was washed with EtOAc (50 mL), thenadjusted with aqueous HCl solution to a pH of 2, After extraction withEtOAc (50 mL*3), combined organic layer was dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure to givedesired product (Example 16d, 9.9 g, yield 93%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=258.9.

Step 4: Example 16f

A mixture of Example 16d (4 g, 15.6 mmol) and Example 16e (3.1 g, 15.6mmol) in pyridine (40 mL) was stirred at 0° C. for 10 min, then POCl₃(7.1 g, 46.7 mmol) was slowly dropped into the reaction. The reactionwas stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. The resulting mixture was quenched withwater (40 mL). After extraction with DCM (20 mL*3), combined organiclayer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated underreduced pressure to give crude product. The residue was purified bysilica gel chromatography (Petroleum ether/EtOAc=20/1˜0/1) to give thedesired product (Example 16f, 5.4 g, yield 78%) as an orange solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=441.9.

Step 5: Example 16g

To a solution of Example 16f (3.8 g, 8.6 mmol), DMAP (527 mg, 4.3 mmol),Et₃N (1.3 g, 13 mmol), Boc₂O (5.6 g, 26 mmol) in DCM (50 mL) was stirredat rt for 2 h. The resulting mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography to giveproduct (crude). The mixture was washed with NH₄Cl (30 mL), extractedwith EtOAc (15 mL*3). The combined organic phase was washed with brine,dried over Na₂SO₄, filtrated and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure to obtain the desired product (Example 16g, 2.8 g,yield 60%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=540.9.

Step 6: Example 16h

Under an atmosphere of N₂, a mixture of Example 16g (800 mg, 1.5 mmol)and Grubbs II (cas: 246047-72-3, 255 mg, 0.3 mmol) in DCE (250 mL) wasrefluxed for 18 h. The resulting mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=20/1), followed by Prep-HPLC to give Example 16h (120 mg,yield 15%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=513.9.

Step 6: Example 16

To a solution of Example 16h (100 mg, 0.2 mmol), TFA (0.5 mL) in DCM (2mL) was stirred at rt for 2 h. The resulting mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure, then adjusted with NaHCO₃ to a pH of 7.Collected by filtration, washed with H₂O and dried in vacuum to giveExample 16 (80 mg, yield 99%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=411.9. NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.58 (s, 1H), 8.71 (s, 1H), 7.99 (t, J=7.9 Hz,1H), 7.87-7.80 (m, 2H), 7.78 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (dd, J=8.8, 2.6 Hz,1H), 7.47 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.81-5.69 (m, 1H), 5.50 (dt, J=11.0, 5.7Hz, 1H), 5.37 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 4.92 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H).

Example 17: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 17

Step 1: Example 17b

To a solution of Example 17a (20.0 g, 130 mmol) in MeOH (200 mL) wasadded H₂SO₄ (8.5 mL). The mixture was heated at reflux for 50 h. Theresulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas washed with sat. NaHCO₃ (50 mL*2), and then extracted with EtOAc (50mL*3). The combined organic phase was washed with brine, dried overNa₂SO₄, filtrated and the filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure to give the crude product Example 17b (20.5 g, yield 94%) as awhite solid.

Step 2: Example 17c

To a mixture of Example 17b (19.3 g, 115 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (63.5 g, 460mmol) in MeOH (325 mL) and CHCl₃ (650 mL) at reflux was added BnBr (13.7mL, 115 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at reflux for 4 h. Theresulting mixture was filtered and the residue was washed with DCM. Thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by silica gel chromatography (Petroleum Ether/EtOAc=20/1) togive the desired product Example 17c (16.0 g, yield 52%) as a whitesolid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=259.0

Step 3: Example 17e

To a mixture of Example 17c (15.0 g, 58 mmol) and Example 17d (15.7 g,116 mmol) in DMF (150 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (9.6 g, 69 mmol), which wasstirred at r.t. for 48 h. The resulting mixture was washed with H₂O (200mL), and then extracted with EtOAc (50 mL*3). The combined organic phasewas washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtrated and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel chromatography (Petroleum Ether/EtOAc=20/1) to recover Example 17c(12.0 g) and obtain the crude product Example 17e (4.5 g, crude yield25%) as a white solid.

Step 4: Example 17f

A mixture of Example 17e (4.5 g, 14.4 mmol) and LiO.H₂O (2.9 g, 72.0mmol) in MeOH (50 mL) and H₂O (25 mL) was stirred at room temperaturefor 4 h. The resulting mixture was washed with EtOAc (50 mL), and thenadjusted pH to 2 with aqueous HCl solution. After extraction with EtOAc(20 mL*3), the combined organic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure to give the desiredproduct Example 17f (4.1 g, yield 97%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=299.0

Step 5: Example 17h

A mixture of Example 17f (4.1 g, 13.9 mmol) and Example 17g (2.8 g, 13.9mmol) in pyridine (40 mL) was stirred at 0° C. for 10 min. Then POCl₃(6.4 g, 41.7 mmol) was slowly dropped into the reaction. The reactionwas stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. The resulting mixture was quenched withwater (40 mL). After extraction with DCM (20 mL*3), the combined organiclayer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(Petroleum Ether/EtOAc=1/1) to give the desired product Example 17h (3.1g, yield 46%) as an orange solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=482.0

Step 6: Example 17

Under an atmosphere of N₂, a mixture of Example 17h (1.2 g, 2.5 mmol)and Grubbs II (240 mg, 0.5 mmol) in DCE (300 mL) was refluxed for 18 h.The resulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue was purified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=20/1) togive the desired product Example 17 (200 mg, yield 18%) as a whitesolid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=454.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.94 (s, 1H),8.69 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 8.36-8.25 (m, 1H), 7.93 (dd, J=36.3, 6.3 Hz,2H), 7.72 (dd, J=5.7, 3.1 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 7.38 (t,J=7.4 Hz, 2H), 7.32 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.16 (m, 2H), 5.81-5.72 (m,1H), 5.57-5.42 (m, 2H), 5.22 (s, 1H), 5.12 (s, 2H), 4.98 (s, 1H),4.34-4.24 (m, 2H), 2.67 (d, J=23.2 Hz, 2H).

Example 18: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 18

Step 1: Example 18b

To a solution of Example 18a (11.0 g, 65.47 mmol) in CHCl₃/MeOH (300mL/150 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (27.0 g, 196.41 mmol). Then BnBr (11.0 g,65.47 mmol) was added into the mixture at 70° C. and the mixture wasstirred at the same temperature for 3 h. The mixture was filtrated andthe filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by silica gel chromatography (Petroleum Ether/EtOAc=100/1 to10/1) to give the desired product Example 18b (9.0 g, yield 53%) as awhite solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=259.0

Step 2: Example 18c

To a solution of Example 18b (9.0 g, 34.88 mmol) and allyl bromide (6.3g, 52.32 mmol) in DMF (60 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (7.2 g, 52.32 mmol). Themixture was stirred at r.t. overnight. The mixture was washed with H₂O(400 mL), and then extracted with EtOAc (100 mL*3). The combined organicphase was washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtrated and thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to obtain the crudeproduct Example 18c (11.0 g, crude yield 100%) as yellow oil. LCMS[M+1]⁺=299.0

Step 3: Example 18d

A mixture of Example 18c (11.0 g, 36.91 mmol) and LiO.H₂O (5.9 g, 147.6mmol) in THF/MeOH/H₂O (80 mL/80 mL/30 mL) was stirred at roomtemperature for 3 h. The pH of the mixture was adjusted to 2 withaqueous HCl solution. The suspension was filtered to give the crudeproduct Example 18d (10.5 g, crude yield 100%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=285.0

Step 4: Example 18f

A mixture of Example 18d (5.68 g, 20 mmol) and Example 18e (4.20 g, 22mmol) in pyridine (40 mL) was stirred at 0° C. for 10 min, then POCl₃(9.18 g, 60 mmol) was slowly dropped into the reaction. The reaction wasstirred at 0° C. for 30 min. The resulting mixture was quenched withwater (250 mL). Brown solid was formed. The suspension was filtered togive the desired product Example 18f (4.80 g, yield 51%) as a whitesolid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=468.0

Step 5: Example 18g

To a mixture of Example 18f (4.80 g, 10.27 mmol) and DMAP (626 mg, 5.14mmol) in MeCN (80 mL) was added (Boc)₂O (4.48 g, 20.54 mmol) and themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 3 h. The mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure and the residue was purified by silica gelchromatography (100% EtOAc) to give the desired product Example 18g(2.81 g, yield 50%) as a yellow gum.

Step 6: Example 18h

Under an atmosphere of N₂, a mixture of Example 18g (2810 mg, 4.955mmol) and Grubbs II (622 mg, 0.91 mmol) in DCE (500 mL) was refluxedovernight. The resulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressureand the residue was purified by silica gel chromatography (100% EtOAc)to give the desired product Example 18h (500 mg, crude,) as yellow oil.LCMS [M+1]⁺=540.0

Step 7: Example 18

To a mixture of Example 18h (100 mg, crude) in DCM (5 mL) was added TFA(1 mL), and the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 h. The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was purified byprep-TLC (100% EtOAc) to give the Example 18 (4.1 mg, yield 5%) as awhite solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=440.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 11.31(s, 1H), 8.30 (s, 1H), 8.11-7.72 (m, 4H), 7.57-7.26 (m, 5H), 7.24-7.10(m, 2H), 6.07 (m, 1H), 5.85 (m, 1H), 5.12 (m, 2H), 5.07 (s, 2H), 4.71(d, J=7.4 Hz, 2H).

Example 19: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 19

Step 1: Example 19

Under an atmosphere of H₂, a mixture of Example 19a (50 mg, 0.11 mmol)and Pd/C (5 mg, 5%) in MeOH (5 mL) was stirred at r.t. overnight. Theresulting mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by Prep-HPLC to give thedesired product Example 19 (1.8 mg, yield 4%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=467.0. NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 10.70 (s, 1H), 8.73 (s, 1H),8.64-8.48 (m, 2H), 8.30-8.11 (m, 2H), 7.93 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.73 (d,J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 4.47-4.07 (m, 4H), 2.22 (m, 2H),2.12-1.94 (m, 3H), 1.16 (m, 4H), 0.88 (m, 2H).

Example 20: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 20

Step 1: Example 20b

To a solution of Example 20a (11.0 g, 65.47 mmol) in CHCl₃/MeOH (300mL/150 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (27 g, 196.41 mmol). Then BnBr (11.0 g, 65.47mmol) was added into the above mixture at 70° C., which was then stirredat 70° C. for 3 h. The mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel chromatography (Petroleum Ether/EtOAc=100/1 to 10/1) to give desiredproduct Example 20b (9.0 g, yield 53%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=259.0

Step 2: Example 20c

To a solution of Example 20b (9.0 g, 34.88 mmol) and allyl bromide (6.3g, 52.32 mmol) in DMF (60 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (7.2 g, 52.32 mmol). Themixture was stirred at r.t. overnight. The mixture was washed with H₂O(400 mL), and extracted with EtOAc (100 mL*3). The combined organicphase was washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtrated and thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to obtain the crudeproduct Example 20c (11.0 g, crude yield 100%) as yellow oil. LCMS[M+1]⁺=299.0

Step 3: Example 20d

A mixture of Example 20c (11.0 g, 36.91 mmol) and LiO.H₂O (5.9 g, 147.6mmol) in THF (80 mL), MeOH (80 mL) and H₂O (30 mL) was stirred at roomtemperature for 3 h. White solid was separated out. The pH of themixture was adjusted to 2 with aqueous HCl solution. The suspension wasfiltered to give the desired product Example 20d (10.5 g, yield 100%) asa white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=285.0

Step 4: Example 20f

A mixture of Example 20d (5.68 mg, 20 mmol) and Example 20e (4.20 g, 22mmol) in pyridine (40 mL) was stirred at 0° C. for 10 min, then POCl₃(9180 mg, 60 mmol) was added dropwise into the reaction. The reactionwas stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. The resulting mixture was quenched withwater (250 mL). Brown solid was separated out. The suspension wasfiltered to give the desired product Example 20f (4.8 g, yield 51%) as awhite solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=468.0

Step 5: Example 20g

A mixture of Example 20f (4.80 g, 10.27 mmol) and DMAP (626 mg, 5.14mmol) in MeCN (80 mL) was added (Boc)₂O (4.48 g, 20.54 mmol) and themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 3 h. The mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure to give crude product. The residue was purifiedby silica gel chromatography (100% EtOAc) to give the desired productExample 20g (2.81 g, yield 50%) as a yellow gum.

Step 6: Example 20h

Under an atmosphere of N₂, a mixture of Example 20g (2.81 g, 4.96 mmol)and Grubbs II (622 mg, 0.91 mmol) in DCE (500 mL) was refluxedovernight. The resulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressureto obtain crude product. The residue was purified by silica gelchromatography (100% EtOAc) to give the desired product Example 20h (500mg, crude yield 18%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=540.0

Step 7: Example 20i

To a mixture of Example 20h (500 mg, crude) in DMF (15 mL) was addedbenzenesulfonohydrazide (478 mg, 2.78 mmol), which was stirred at 100°C. for 16 h. The mixture was washed with H₂O (100 mL), and extractedwith EtOAc (30 mL*4). The combined organic phase was washed with brine,dried over Na₂SO₄, filtrated and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by prep-TLC (100% EtOAc) togive the crude product Example 20i (300 mg, crude yield 60%) as yellowoil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=542.0

Step 8: Example 20j

To a solution of Example 20i (300 mg, crude) in DCM (15 mL) was addedBBr₃ (2.027 mmol) at −60° C., which was gradually warmed up to r.t. for2 h. MeOH (50 mL) was slowly added into the mixture. The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was re-purified bysilica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to afford the desired productExample 20j (100 mg, yield 33%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=352.0

Step 9: Example 201

To a solution of Example 20k (500 mg, 4.90 mmol) in DCM (15 mL) wereadded Et₃N (980 mg, 9.80 mmol) and MsCl (670 mg, 5.88 mmol) at 0° C. Themixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2 h. Water (50 mL) was added into themixture, which was extracted with DCM (15 mL*3). The combined organiclayer was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford the crudeproduct Example 201 (950 mg, crude yield 100%) as yellow oil, which wasused in the next step without further purification.

Step 10: Example 20

To a solution of Example 20j (50 mg, 0.14 mmol) in DMF (4 mL) were addedExample 201 (140 mg, 0.85 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (117 mg, 0.85 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 90° C. for 2 h. Water (50 mL) was added into themixture, which was extracted with DCM (15 mL*3). The combined organiclayer was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue waspurified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=20/1) to afford the desired productExample 20 (3 mg, yield 6%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=422.0. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.41 (s, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H), 8.04 (t, J=7.9 Hz,1H), 7.86 (dd, J=16.3, 7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.48 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d,J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.17 (dd, J=9.0, 3.2 Hz, 1H), 4.40-4.09 (m, 4H),3.95-3.61 (m, 5H), 2.20 (dd, J=13.6, 6.1 Hz, 2H), 2.07-1.79 (m, 4H).

Example 21: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 21

Step 1: Example 21c

A slurry of Example 21a (110 mg, 0.50 mmol), Example 21b (174 mg, 24.5mmol), and PPh₃ (199 mg 0.76 mmol) in dry DMF (4 mL) was degassed bybubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle. Thenthe mixture was cooled to 0° C. Then DIAD (202 mg, 1.00 mmol) was addedto the mixture dropwise, which was stirred at 0° C. for 1 h. To themixture was added water (30 mL), which was then extracted with EtOAc (30mL*3). The combined organic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by Prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired product Example21c (120 mg, yield 55%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=430.9, 432.9

Step 2: Example 21d

To a mixture of Example 21c (120 mg, 0.28 mmol) in THF (2 mL) was addedLiOH (4 mL, 1N). The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 30 min. The mixturewas adjusted pH to 7.0 and lyophilized to give the desired productExample 21d (260 mg, crude) as a white solid, which was used in the nextstep without further purification. LCMS [M+1]⁺=416.9, 418.9

Step 3: Example 21e

To a mixture of Example 21d (130 mg, crude) and HATU (60 mg, 0.16 mmol)in DMF (4 mL) was added DIEA (36 mg, 0.28 mmol), which was stirred atr.t. for 1 h. To the mixture was added water (30 mL), which was thenextracted with EtOAc (30 mL*3). The combined organic layer was driedover anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by Prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to givethe desired product Example 21e (20 mg, yield 18% over two step) as awhite solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=398.9, 400.9

Step 4: Example 21

To a mixture of Example 21e (20 mg, 0.05 mmol), Example 21f (12 mg,0.075 mmol), and Cs₂CO₃ (49 mg, 0.15 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (3 mL,v/v=10/1) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (10 mg, 0.014 mmol). Then the mixturewas degassed by bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using asyringe needle. After that, the mixture was heated at 100° C. for 1 hunder microwave. The mixture was directly purified by Prep-HPLC to givethe desired product Example 21 (7.4 mg, yield 34%) as a white solid.LCMS [M+1]⁺=438.0. As the ¹HNMR of desired product in CDCl₃ or DMSO-d₆cannot reflect all hydrogen, respectively, the two sets of spectralgraphs were complementary relationship. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ10.11 (s, 1H), 8.64 (s, 1H), 8.55 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (dd, J=8.1,2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.51 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (s,1H), 7.37 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.20 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 2.07 (s, 1H), 1.02-0.79 (m, 4H).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.49 (s, 1H), 8.22 (s, 1H), 7.85 (d,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (s, 2H), 7.40 (dd, J=14.2, 6.5 Hz, 3H), 7.14 (s,1H), 6.95 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.47 (s, 2H), 4.13 (s, 2H).

Example 22: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 22

Step 1: Example 22c

A mixture of Example 22a (5.0 g, 18.0 mmol), Example 22b (3.2 g, 27.0mmol) and K₂CO₃ (3.7 g, 27.0 mmol) in DMF (40 mL) was stirred at roomtemperature for 16 h. The reaction was diluted with water, and extractedwith EtOAc (50 mL*3). The combined organic layer washed with brine (50mL), dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated to give the desired productExample 22c (6.0 g, yield>100%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=318.9

Step 2: Example 22e

To a solution of Example 22c (5.5 g, 17.3 mmol), Example 22d (2.8 g,25.9 mmol) in butyronitrile (200 mL) and PEG-3350 (4.3 g) were added8-quinolinol (376 mg, 2.6 mmol), Cu₂O (243 mg, 1.7 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃(11.2 g, 34.6 mmol) successively. The mixture was sealed, degassed bynitrogen for three times and heated at 120° C. for 16 h. The reactionmixture was filtered, and washed by EtOAc. The filtrates wereconcentrated and purified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=50/50)to give the desired product Example 22e (3.5 g, yield 71%) as dark oil.LCMS [M+1]⁺=285.0

Step 3: Example 22g

Example 22e (3.5 g, 123.2 mmol) and Example 22f (2.5 g, 123.2 mmol) weredissolved in pyridine (50 mL) and cooled to 0° C. POCl₃ (5.7 g, 36.97mmol) was added slowly at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for0.5 h. The reaction was quenched by adding water slowly at 0° C.,concentrated and purified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=90/10)to give the desired product Example 22g (1.1 g, yield 19%) as yellowoil.

LCMS [M+1]⁺=468.0

Step 4: Example 22h

To a solution of Example 22g (1.1 g, 2.36 mmol) in dry DCM (12 mL) wereadded Boc₂O (616 mg, 2.83 mmol), TEA (476 mg, 4.71 mmol) and DMAP (57mg, 0.47 mmol) successively. The mixture was stirred at ambienttemperature for 16 h. The reaction was diluted with DCM/MeOH (10/1, 50mL), washed by saturated. NH₄Cl (aq.) twice. The organic layer wasseparated, concentrated and purified by silica gel chromatography(EtOAc/MeOH=80/20) to give the desired product Example 22h (650 mg,yield 49%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=568.0

Step 5: Example 22i

Under an atmosphere of N₂, a mixture of Example 22h (650 mg, 1.15 mmol)and Grubbs II (146 mg, 0.17 mmol) in 1,2-DCE (60 mL) was refluxed for 16h. The resulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure toobtain crude product. The residue was purified by silica gelchromatography (EtOAc/MeOH=70/30) to give the desired product Example22i (30 mg, yield 5%) as a gray solid. LCMS [M+1-100]⁺=440.0

Step 6: Example 22j

To a solution of Example 22i (15 mg, 0.028 mmol) in MeOH (2 mL) wasadded 5% Pd/C (20 mg). The mixture was degassed by hydrogen for threetimes and stirred under a hydrogen balloon for 2 h. The reaction wasfiltered, and concentrated to give the desired product Example 22j (15mg, yield 99%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1-100]⁺=442.0

Step 7: Example 22

To a solution of Example 22i (15 mg, 0.028 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) was added4M HCl/dioxane (0.5 mL) at room temperature. The reaction was stirred atthis temperature for 15 min. The mixture was concentrated to dryness andpurified by prep-TLC (EtOAc/MeOH=5/1) to give the desired productExample 22 (2 mg, yield 17%) as a gray solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=442.0. NMR(400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 11.42 (s, 1H), 8.29 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 8.23(s, 1H), 8.05 (s, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.95 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (s,1H), 7.31 (s, 1H), 7.13 (s, 1H), 7.05 (s, 1H), 4.37 (m, 2H), 4.30 (m,2H), 2.72 (m, 1H), 2.34 (m, 1H), 2.21 (m, 1H), 2.11 (m, 1H), 2.01 (m,1H), 1.43 (m, 4H).

Example 23: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 23

Step 1: Example 23c

A slurry of Example 23a (400 mg, 1.72 mmol), Example 23b (596 mg, 2.58mmol) and PPh₃ (676 mg, 2.58 mmol) in dry DMF (6 mL) was cooled to 0° C.Then DIAD (695 mg, 3.44 mmol) was added to the mixture dropwise, whichwas stirred at 0° C. for 1 h. To the mixture was added water (30 mL),which was then extracted with EtOAc (30 mL*3). The combined organiclayer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired product Example 23c (600 mg, yield78%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=445.9, 447.9

Step 2: Example 23d

A mixture of Example 23c (600 mg, 1.35 mmol) in THF (4 mL), was addedLiOH (4 mL, 1N). The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 30 min. The mixturewas adjusted pH to 7.0, and then lyophilized to give the desired productExample 23d (1.0 g, crude yield 100%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=431.9, 433.9

Step 3: Example 23e

To a mixture of Example 23d (250 mg, crude) in pyridine (60 mL) at 0° C.was added POCl₃ (105 mg, 0.69 mmol), which was stirred at 0° C. for 1 h.To the mixture was added water (30 mL), which was then extracted withEtOAc (50 mL*3). The combined organic layer was saturated with brine,dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was washed by MeOH (5 mL) to give the crudeproduct Example 23e (250 mg, crude yield 100%) as a pink solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=413.9, 415.9

Step 4: Example 23

To a mixture of Example 23e (100 mg, 0.24 mmol), Example 23f (47 mg,0.29 mmol), and K₃PO₄ (153 mg, 0.72 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) was addedPd(dppf)Cl₂ (18 mg, 0.024 mmol). Then the mixture was degassed bybubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle. Afterthat, the mixture was heated at 100° C. for 1 h by microwave. Themixture was directly purified by Prep-HPLC, followed by prep-TLC(DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired product Example 23 (1.1 mg, yield1%) as a white solid.

LCMS [M+1]⁺=453.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 11.46 (s, 1H), 8.68(d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.23 (s, 1H), 8.05 (dd,J=13.4, 7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.92 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (dd, J=8.1, 2.3 Hz,1H), 7.71 (dd, J=8.5, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d,J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.36 (t, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 4.33-4.26 (m, 2H), 2.09 (q,J=7.8, 7.3 Hz, 3H), 2.04-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.07-1.01 (m, 4H)

Example 24: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 24

Step 1: Example 24

To a slurry of Example 24a (60 mg, 0.24 mmol), Example 24b (20 mg, 0.24mmol), and K₃PO₄ (92 mg, 0.72 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂(20 mg, 0.024 mmol). Then the mixture was degassed by bubbling N₂through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle. After that, themixture was heated at 100° C. for 1 h by microwave. The mixture wasconcentrated and purified by Prep-HPLC, followed by prep-TLC(DCM/MeOH=15/1) to give the desired product Example 24 (1.5 mg, yield3%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=427.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d)δ 11.48 (s, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.51 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.24(s, 1H), 8.06 (dd, J=12.7, 7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.94 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.84(dd, J=8.1, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (dd, J=8.4, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (m, 1H),7.15 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.38 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 4.31 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 2H),2.73 (m, 2H), 2.62 (m, 3H), 2.12 (m, 2H).

Example 25: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 25

Step 1: Example 25b

To a solution of Example 25a (10 g, 56.8 mmol) indimethylimidazolidinone (120 mL) was added NaOH (9.1 g, 227.3 mmol)slowly. The mixture was heated to 130° C. and stirred for 1.5 h. Aftercooling to room temperature, the reaction was poured into ice water andacidified by con.HCl to pH=3˜4, which was stirred for about 30 min andfiltered. The cake was washed by water and dried to give the desiredproduct Example 25b (7.5 g, yield 75%) as a white solid. LCMS[M−1]⁻=173.0 ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.71 (dd, J=10.9, 9.3 Hz, 1H),7.06 (dd, J=12.1, 6.8 Hz, 1H).

Step 2: Example 25c

To a solution of Example 25b (7.5 g, 43.1 mmol) in MeOH (150 mL) wasadded con.H₂SO₄ (5 mL). The mixture was refluxed at 70° C. for 48 h. Themixture was concentrated, diluted with EtOAc, washed by sat.NaHCO₃(twice) and brine. The organic layer was separated, dried over Na₂SO₄and filtered. The solvent was removed in vacuo to give the desiredproduct Example 25c (4.5 g, yield 56%) as a yellow solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=189.0

Step 3: Example 25e

Example 25c (1.0 g, 5.3 mmol), Example 25d (1.24 g, 5.3 mmol) and PPh₃(1.7 g, 6.38 mmol) were dissolved in dry DMF (25 mL) and cooled to 0° C.DIAD (1.3 g, 6.38 mmol) was added slowly under nitrogen atmosphere atthis temperature. The mixture was stirred from 0° C. to r.t. for 16 h.Water was added, and the mixture was extracted with EtOAc (50 mL*3). Thecombined organic layers were concentrated and purified by silica gelchromatography (EtOAc/MeOH=75/25) to give the desired product Example25e (260 mg, yield 12%) as light yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=404.0

Step 4: Example 25f

To a solution of Example 25e (260 mg, 0.65 mmol) in THF/MeOH/H₂O (3 mL/2mL/1 mL) was added LiO.H₂O (136 mg, 3.23 mmol). The mixture was stirredat r.t. for 2 h. The reaction was concentrated, acidified by 2N HCl(aq.) to pH=3˜4. The solution was purified by Prep-HPLC to give thedesired product Example 25f (75 mg, yield 30%) as a light yellow solid.LCMS [M+1]⁺=390.0

Step 5: Example 25

To a solution of Example 25f (60 mg, 0.15 mmol) in pyridine (5 mL) at 0°C. was added POCl₃ (30 mg, 0.19 mmol) slowly and the mixture was stirredat 0° C. for 0.5 h. The reaction was quenched by adding water slowly at0° C., concentrated and purified by Prep-HPLC to give the desiredproduct Example 25 (5 mg, yield 9%) as an off-white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=372.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.37 (s, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H),8.26 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (dd, J=14.7, 8.9Hz, 2H), 7.33 (dd, J=12.6, 6.6 Hz, 1H), 4.67 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 4.17 (d,J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.34 (m, 2H), 1.85 (m, 2H).

Example 28: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 28

Step 1: Example 28b

To a solution of Example 28a (5 g, 32.05 mmol) in DMF (64 mL) was addedNBS (6.3 g, 35.26 mmol), which was stirred at r.t. for overnight. Themixture was extracted with EtOAc (400 mL), washed with water (4*500 mL).The organic phase was dried, concentrated to give Example 28b (7 g,yield 93%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=236.9.

Step 2: Example 28c

To a solution of Example 28b (7 g, 29.3 mmol) in MeOH (50 mL) was addedcon.H₂SO₄ (4 mL) dropwise at r.t., which was then stirred at 80° C. for16 h. The mixture was concentrated to remove MeOH, diluted with water,extracted with EtOAc, dried, concentrated and purified by silica gelchromatography (Petroleum Ether/EtOAc=100/5) to give Example 28c (5.5 g,yield 75%). LCMS [M+1]⁺=250.9.

Step 3: Example 28e

To a solution of Example 28c (1.0 g, 4 mmol), Example 28d (940 mg, 4mmol) and PPh₃ (2 g, 8 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (10 mL) was added DIAD(1.6 g, 8 mmol) dropwise at 0° C. under N2, which was then stirred atr.t. for 16 h. The mixture was diluted with water, extracted with EtOAc,and purified by silica gel chromatography (EtOAc/MeOH=90/10) to giveExample 28e (1.1 g, yield 59%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=465.9.

Step 4: Example 28f

To a solution of Example 28e (1 g, 2.16 mmol) in MeOH (10 mL) was addedLiO.H₂O (280 mg, 6.5 mmol) in water (5 mL) dropwise, which was stirredat r.t. for 16 h. The mixture was adjusted pH to 4 with 1 N HCl (aq.),and then concentrated to give crude Example 28f (1.9 g, crude yield100%, with LiCl) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=449.9.

Step 5: Example 28

To a solution of Example 28f (1.7 g, 3.8 mmol) in pyridine (20 mL) wasadded POCl₃ (1.74 g) dropwise at 0° C., which was stirred at r.t. for 2h. The mixture was quenched with water, extracted with DCM/MeOH (10/1),dried, concentrated and purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=90/10) to give the desired product Example 28 (260 mg, yield15%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]+=433.9. NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ11.15 (s, 1H), 8.49 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.22 (s, 1H), 8.04 (dd, J=12.5,7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.93 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.84 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.32-4.28(m, 4H), 2.70 (m, 2H), 2.10 (m, 2H).

Example 29: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 29

Step 1: Example 29b

To a solution of Example 29a (5 g, 25.2 mmol) in MeOH (50 mL) was addedH₂SO₄ (5 mL), which was stirred at 80° C. for 20 h. The mixture wasconcentrated and purified by silica gel chromatography (PetroleumEther/EtOAc=3/1) to give the desired product Example 29b (4.4 g, yield83%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=213.0

Step 2: Example 29d

To a solution of Example 29b (1 g, 5 mmol), Example 29c (1.1 g, 5 mmol),and PPh₃ (2.6 g, 10 mmol) was added DIAD (2 g, 10 mmol) at 0° C. Themixture was stirred from 0° C. to r.t. for 16 h. The mixture was dilutedwith water and extracted by EtOAc (200 mL*2). The combined organic phasewas washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtrated and concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gelchromatography (Petroleum Ether/EtOAc=3/1) to give the desired productExample 29d (1.5 g, yield 71%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=428.0

Step 3: Example 29e

A solution of Example 29d (1.5 g, 3.5 mmol) and LiO.H₂O (441 mg, 10.5mmol) in MeOH/H₂O (10 mL/10 mL) was stirred at r.t. for 16 h. Themixture was concentrated and acidified by 1N HCl to pH=5. Thenconcentrated and purified by Prep-HPLC to give the desired productExample 29e (400 mg, yield 27%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=414.0

Step 4: Example 29

To a solution of Example 29e (207 mg, 0.5 mmol) in pyridine (10 mL) wasadded POCl₃ (230 mg, 1.5 mmol) at 0° C., which was stirred at 0° C. for2 hours. The mixture was diluted with water and concentrated. Theresidue was purified by Prep-HPLC to give Example 29 (21 mg, yield 10%)as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=396.1. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ10.27 (s, 1H), 8.46 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 8.03 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (t,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 6.27 (s, 1H), 4.72 (s, 2H), 4.07 (t, J=7.1Hz, 2H), 3.87 (s, 3H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 2.15-2.09 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.98 (m,2H).

Example 30: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 30

Step 1: Example 30b

To a solution of Example 30a (1 g, 3.31 mmol) in THF/MeOH (10 mL/5 mL)was added 5% Pd/C (200 mg). The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 6 hunder 1 atm hydrogen atmosphere. The mixture was filtrated and thefiltrate was concentrated to give the desired product Example 30b (670mg, yield 96%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=213.0

Step 2: Example 30c

To a solution of Example 30b (100 mg, 0.47 mmol) in MeOH (2 mL) wasadded NBS (92 mg, 0.52 mmol). The mixture was stirred at r.t. overnightunder N₂. The mixture was extracted with EtOAc (10 mL*2). The combinedorganic phase was washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtrated andthe filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by Prep-HPLC to give the desired product Example 30c (8 mg,yield 7%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=246.9

Step 3: Example 30d

To a solution of Example 30c (4.2 g, 17.0 mmol) in DMF (40 mL) was addedNaH (1.7 g, 42.5 mmol, 60% in mineral oil) at 0° C. under N₂. Themixture was stirred at this temperature for 0.5 h and warmed to r.t. for0.5 h. Then MOMCl (3.4 g, 42.5 mmol) was added at 0° C., the resultingmixture was stirred at r.t. overnight under N₂. The mixture wasextracted with EtOAc (100 mL*2). The combined organic phase was washedwith brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtrated and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel chromatography (Petroleum ether/EtOAc=10/1) to give the desiredproduct Example 30d (910 mg, yield 16%) as yellow oil. LCMS[M+1-32]⁺=302.9

Step 4: Example 30f

To a solution of Example 30d (300 mg, 0.89 mmol) in MeCN (8 mL) wereadded Example 30e (463 mg, 1.34 mmol), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (103 mg, 0.089 mmol)and CsF (136 mg, 0.89 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 90° C. overnightunder N₂. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by prep-TLC (Petroleum ether/EtOAc=5/1) to give thedesired product Example 30f (210 mg, yield 76%) as colorless oil. LCMS[M+1-32]⁺=279.0

Step 5: Example 30g

To a solution of Example 30f (210 mg, 0.68 mmol) in TFA/DCM (3 mL/3 mL)was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. The mixture was extracted with DCM (20mL*2). The combined organic phase was washed with brine, dried overNa₂SO₄, filtrated and the filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by prep-TLC (Petroleumether/EtOAc=10/1) to give the desired product Example 30g (50 mg, yield33%) as colorless oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=223.0

Step 6: Example 30i

To a solution of Example 30g (800 mg, 3.6 mmol) in THF (10 mL) wereadded Example 30h (1.26 g, 5.4 mmol) and PPh₃ (1.9 g, 7.2 mmol). Themixture was cooled to 0° C. and added DIAD (1.8 g, 9.0 mmol) under N₂.The resulting mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 h under N₂. The mixturewas extracted with EtOAc (30 mL*2). The combined organic phase waswashed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtrated and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=20/1) to give the desired product Example30i (670 mg, yield 42%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=438.1

Step 7: Example 30j

To a solution of Example 30i (670 mg, 1.53 mmol) in THF/MeOH/H₂O (5 mL/5mL/2 mL) was added LiO.H₂O (193 mg, 4.6 mmol). The mixture was stirredat r.t. overnight. The reaction mixture was acidified by 1N HCl topH=3˜4. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure to give thecrude desired product Example 30j (700 mg, crude yield 100%) as a whitesolid, which was used in next step. LCMS [M+1]⁺=424.0

Step 8: Example 30

To a solution of Example 30j (700 mg, crude, 1.53 mmol) in pyridine (20mL) was added POCl₃ (1.17 g, 7.65 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirredat 0° C. for 0.5 h. The mixture was poured onto the H₂O (50 mL) andextracted with EtOAc (50 mL*2). The combined organic phase was washedwith brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtrated and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was suspended inMeCN/MeOH/DMSO (2 mL/2 mL/0.5 mL) and stirred at r.t. for 0.5 h, andthen the suspension was filtrated. The solid was dried to give Example30 (23 mg, yield 4%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=406.0. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.43 (s, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H), 8.03 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),7.88 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (s, 1H), 7.21 (s,1H), 4.30-4.19 (m, 4H), 3.06 (s, 2H), 2.45-2.36 (m, 2H), 1.98-1.91 (m,2H), 1.41 (s, 6H).

Example 31: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 31

Step 1: Example 31

To a solution of Example 31a (90 mg, 0.20 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) were addedZn(CN)₂ (57 mg, 0.49 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (33 mg, 0.03 mmol). The mixturewas stirred at 100° C. under N₂ for 16 h. To the mixture was added H₂O(30 mL), then extracted with EtOAc (10 mL*3). The combined organic phasewas washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtrated and the filtrate wasconcentrated. The residue was purified by Prep-HPLC to obtain thedesired product Example 31 (6.8 mg, yield 7%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=361.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.94 (s, 1H), 8.69 (d, J=1.5Hz, 1H), 8.25 (t, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.12-7.98 (m, 2H), 7.85 (dd, J=7.7, 5.6Hz, 2H), 7.45 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.38 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 4.31-4.16 (m,2H), 2.43 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 2H), 1.93 (s, 2H).

Example 32: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 32

Step 1: Example 32b

To the solution of Example 32a (900 mg, 4.37 mmol) in MeOH (20 mL) at 0°C. was added SOCl₂ (1 mL), and the mixture was heated at 65° C. for 5 h.After the temperature was cooled down to r.t., it was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(pure petroleum ether) to give the desired product Example 32b (780 mg,yield 81%) as colorless liquid.

Step 2: Example 32d

To a mixture of Example 32b (670 mg, 3.05 mmol), Example 32c (710 mg,3.05 mmol), PPh₃ (1.18 g, 4.5 mmol) was added dried DMF (15 mL), and themixture was degassed for N₂ protection. Then, DIAD (1.23 g) was injectedinto the mixture at 0° C. dropwise, and the reaction solution wasstirred for 3 h. After extraction with EtOAc (10 mL*2), the combinedorganic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=95/5) to give the desired product Example 32d (1.05 g, yield79%) as colorless oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=436.0

Step 3: Example 32e

To the solution of Example 32d (260 mg, 0.6 mmol) in MeOH/H₂O (2 mL/1mL) was added LiO.H₂O (75 mg, 1.8 mmol) at r.t., and the mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 3 h. Then, the pH was adjusted to 3 by HCl (2 M),and the mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to give thecrude product Example 32e (300 mg, crude yield 100%) as colorless oil.LCMS [M+1]⁺=422.0

Step 4: Example 32

To a solution of crude Example 32e (300 mg, 0.6 mmol) in pyridine (6 mL)at 0° C. were added POCl₃ (460 mg, 3 mmol). The reaction was stirred at0° C. for 30 min. Then, water (20 mL) was added to quench the reaction.The resulting solution was filtrated and the filtrate was washed bywater twice. Then, the solid was purified by Prep-TLC to give thedesired product Example 32 (32 mg, yield 13%) as a yellow solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=404.0. NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.07 (s, 1H), 8.66 (s, 1H), 8.17(d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (dd, J=8.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H),7.84 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),4.37 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 4.27-4.14 (m, 2H), 2.46-2.33 (m, 2H), 1.92 (q,J=6.5 Hz, 2H).

Example 33: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 33

Step 1: Example 33b

To a solution of Example 33a (20 g, 92.1 mmol) in DCM (150 mL) was addedSOCl₂ (13 g, 110.6 mmol) and DMF (1 mL). The mixture was heated to 50°C. and stirred for 2 h. After cooling to room temperature, the mixturewas concentrated. MeOH (100 mL) was added into the mixture, which wasstirred for another 30 min. The solvent was removed to give the desiredproduct Example 33b (21 g, yield 100%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=231.0/233.0

Step 2: Example 33e

To a solution of Example 33c (10 g, 38.2 mmol) in MeCN (120 mL) wereadded AcOH (30 mL) and Example 33d (5.7 g, 76.3 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 90° C. for 16 h. The mixture was cooled to r.t. andconcentrated. The residue was basified to pH=8 with 5N NaOH (aq.),concentrated and purified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=30/1)to give the desired product Example 33e (5.5 g, yield 66%) as a whitesolid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=220.1

Step 3: Example 33f

Example 33b (1.0 g, 4.3 mmol), Example 33e (952 mg, 4.6 mmol) and PPh₃(1.36 g, 5.2 mmol) were dissolved in dry DMF (20 mL) and cooled to 0° C.DIAD (1.05 g, 5.2 mmol) was added slowly under nitrogen atmosphere atthis temperature. The mixture was stirred from 0° C. to r.t. for 16 h.Water was added, and the mixture was extracted with EtOAc (50 mL*3). Thecombined organic layers were concentrated and purified by silica gelchromatography (EtOAc/MeOH=60/40) to give the desired product Example33f (700 mg, yield 37%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=432.1/434.0

Step 4: Example 33g

To a solution of Example 33f (700 mg, 1.62 mmol) in THF/MeOH/H₂O (15mL/10 mL/5 mL) was added LiO.H₂O (340 mg, 8.12 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 16 h (Monitored by LCMS). The reaction wasconcentrated, acidified to pH=3˜4 with 1N HCl (aq.), filtered. The solidwas collected and dried to give the desired product Example 33g (540 mg,yield: 79.8%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=417.9/419.9

Step 5: Example 33

To a solution of Example 33g (100 mg, 0.24 mmol) in pyridine (24 mL) at0° C. was added POCl₃ (110 mg, 0.72 mmol) slowly and the mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 0.5 h. The reaction was quenched with water slowlyat 0° C., concentrated and purified by Prep-HPLC to give the desiredproduct Example 33 (14 mg, yield 15%) as a yellow solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=401.9. NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.41 (s, 1H), 8.71 (s, 1H), 7.95(t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.31 (d,J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.74 (s, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 2.18(s, 2H).

Example 35: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 35

Step 1: Example 35c

To a solution of Example 35a (1.1 g, 4.72 mmol), Example 35b (1.2 g,7.08 mmol) and PPh₃ (2.47 g, 9.44 mmol) in DMF (22 mL) was added DIAD(1.43 g, 7.08 mmol) at 0° C. under N₂, which was stirred for 1 h. Thereaction mixture was poured into water (30 mL) and extracted with EtOAc(20 mL*5). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (30 mL*2),dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by silica gel chromatography (PetroleumEther/EtOAc=1/1, then DCM/MeOH=10/1) to afford the desired productExample 35c (1.58 g, yield 87%) as yellow oil.

LCMS [M+1]⁺=386.0.

Step 2: Example 35d

To a solution of Example 35c (1.48 g, 3.84 mmol) in THF (14 mL) wasadded a solution of LiO.H₂O (646 mg, 15.37 mmol) in H₂O (3 mL) at roomtemperature, which was stirred for 48 h. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated and extracted with EtOAc (20 mL*3). The aqueous layer wasadjusted to pH 5 with 1N HCl and concentrated to afford the crudeproduct Example 35d (2.4 g, yield 100%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=372.0.

Step 3: Example 35

To a solution of Example 35d (2 g, 5.39 mmol) in pyridine/DCM (1/1, 500mL) was added POCl₃ (8.26 g, 53.9 mmol) at 0° C., which was stirred for0.5 h. The mixture was quenched with water (10 mL) and concentratedunder reduced pressure. H₂O (30 mL) was added and the mixture wasstirred for another 0.5 h and then filtered. The cake was washed withH₂O (15 mL*2) and then purified by Prep-HPLC to afford the desiredproduct Example 35 (32.9 mg, yield 2%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=354.0.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.31 (s, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H), 8.07-8.03 (t,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (dd, J=12.0, 4.0 Hz, 2H), 7.71 (dd, J=12.0, 4.0 Hz,1H), 7.47 (m, 1H), 7.34 (dd, J=16.0, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.33-4.22 (m, 4H),2.42 (d, 2H), 1.95 (s, 2H).

Example 37: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 37

Step 1: Example 37

To a solution of Example 37a (60 mg, 0.15 mmol), Example 37b (30 mg,0.18 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane/H₂O (2 mL/0.5 mL) were added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (11mg, 0.015 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (32 mg, 0.30 mmol). The mixture was degassedby nitrogen for three times and heated at 100° C. for 2 h. The reactionmixture was filtered, washed with EtOAc and concentrated. The residuewas purified by Prep-HPLC to give the desired product Example 37 (28 mg,yield 43%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=439.0 ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.34 (s, 1H), 8.72 (s, 1H), 8.60 (s, 1H), 7.92 (t, J=7.7 Hz,1H), 7.83 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 7.66-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.32 (dd, J=15.5, 8.0Hz, 2H), 7.11 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (m, 2H), 4.17-4.07 (m, 2H), 2.20(m, 2H), 2.12-2.06 (m, 1H), 0.92 (dd, J=10.0, 6.4 Hz, 4H).

Example 38: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 38

Step 1: Example 38

To a slurry of Example 38a (150 mg, 0.33 mmol), Example 38b (52 mg, 0.42mg), and Na₂CO₃ (69 mg, 0.65 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (3.0 mL/0.5 mL) wasadded Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (20 mg, 0.024 mmol). Then the mixture was degassed bybubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle. Afterthat, the mixture was heated at 100° C. for 1 h by microwave. Themixture was directly purified by Prep-HPLC, followed by prep-TLC(DCM/MeOH=15/1) to give the desired product Example 38 (13.8 mg, yield10%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=412.0. NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.29(s, 1H), 8.68 (s, 1H), 8.24 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),7.94-7.88 (m, 2H), 7.86 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.71-7.62 (m, 2H), 7.47 (t,J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.38 (dd, J=8.1, 4.3 Hz, 2H), 4.38 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 2H),4.26 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 2.44 (m, 2H), 1.97 (m, 2H).

Example 39: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 39

Step 1: Example 39

To a mixture of Example 39a (150 mg, 0.33 mmol), Example 39b (51 mg,0.36 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (102 mg, 1.0 mmol) in dioxane (3 mL) and H₂O (1.5 mL)was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (24 mg, 0.03 mmol). Then the mixture was degassedby bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle.After that, the mixture was heated at 95° C. for 16 h. The mixture wasfiltered and directly purified by silica gel chromatography(MeOH:DCM=1:20) followed by prep-TLC (MeOH:DCM=1:10) to give the desiredproduct Example 39 (25 mg, yield 18%) as white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=431.0.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.22 (s, 1H), 8.68 (s, 1H), 8.56 (s, 1H),8.31 (d, J=2.7 Hz, 1H), 8.24 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),7.95 (dd, J=8.7, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (dd, J=14.5, 7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.42 (d,J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (dd, J=8.5, 2.9 Hz, 1H), 4.38 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H),4.33-4.21 (m, 2H), 3.15 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 1.97 (m, 2H).

Example 40: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 40

Step 1: Example 40

To a mixture of Example 40a (150 mg, 0.33 mmol), Example 40b (46 mg,0.36 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (102 mg, 1.0 mmol) in dioxane (3 mL) and H₂O (1.5 mL)was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (24 mg, 0.03 mmol). Then the mixture was degassedby bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle.After that, the mixture was heated at 95° C. for 16 h. The mixture wasfiltered and directly purified by silica gel chromatography(MeOH:DCM=1:20), followed by prep-TLC (MeOH:DCM=1:10) to give productExample 40 (16.9 mg, yield 11%) as white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=481.0. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 11.43 (s, 1H), 8.98 (s, 1H), 8.58 (s, 1H),8.24 (s, 1H), 8.14-8.00 (m, 3H), 7.95 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (s, 2H),7.20 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 4.41 (m, 2H), 4.36-4.26 (m, 2H), 2.74 (m, 2H),2.13 (m, 2H).

Example 41: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 41

Step 1: Example 41c

To a solution of Example 41a (1.0 g, 4.29 mmol), Example 41b (1.2 g,6.43 mmol) and PPh₃ (2.25 g, 8.58 mmol) in DMF (20 mL) was added DIAD(1.3 g, 6.43 mmol) at 0° C. under N₂, which was stirred for 2 h. Thereaction mixture was poured into water (30 mL) and extracted with EtOAc(20 mL*3). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (30 mL*2),dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by silica gel chromatography (PetroleumEther/EtOAc=1/1, then DCM/MeOH=10/1) to afford the desired productExample 41c (1.1 g, yield 64%) as yellow oil.

LCMS [M+1]⁺=402.0.

Step 2: Example 41d

To a solution of Example 41c (1.1 g, 2.74 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was addeda solution of LiO.H₂O (4.61 mg, 10.97 mmol) in H₂O (3 mL) at roomtemperature, which was stirred for 16 h. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated and extracted with EtOAc (20 mL*3). The aqueous layer wasadjusted to pH 5 with 1N HCl (aq.) and_(concentrated) to afford thedesired product Example 41d (1.6 g, yield 100%) as a white solidincluding salt.

Step 3: Example 41

To a_(solution) of Example 41d (800 mg, 2.06 mmol) in pyridine/DCM (1/1,200 mL) was added POCl₃ (3.16 g, 20.6 mmol) at 0° C., which was stirredfor 1 h. The mixture was quenched with water (10 mL) carefully andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified byPrep-HPLC to afford the desired product Example 41 (12.7 mg, yield 2%)as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=370.0, 372.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ11.18 (s, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H), 8.08-8.04 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (m, 3H),7.64 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.32-4.22 (m, 4H), 2.43(m, 2H), 1.94 (m, 2H).

Example 42: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 42

Step 1: Example 42

To a slurry of Example 42a (150 mg, 0.33 mmol), Example 42b (84 mg, 0.65mmol), Na₂CO₃ (69 mg, 0.65 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (3.0 mL/0.5 mL) wasadded Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (20 mg, 0.024 mmol). Then the mixture was degassed bybubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle. Afterthat, the mixture was heated at 100° C. for 1 h by microwave. Themixture was directly purified by Prep-HPLC, followed by prep-TLC(DCM/MeOH=20/1) to give the desired product Example 42 (3.1 mg, yield2%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=418.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ11.26 (s, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H), 8.26 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (t, J=7.9 Hz,1H), 7.97-7.81 (m, 4H), 7.65 (dd, J=5.1, 2.9 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (dd, J=5.0,1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 4.36 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 4.30-4.21(m, 2H), 2.44 (m, 2H), 1.96 (m, 2H).

Example 43: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 43

Step 1: Example 43

To a mixture of Example 43a (30 mg, 0.065 mmol), Example 43b (47 mg,0.195 mmol) and K₃CO₃ (36 mg, 0.260 mmol) in DMSO (3 mL) was added CuI(2.5 mg, 0.013 mmol) and L-Proline (3.0 mg, 0.026 mmol). Then themixture was degassed by bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min usinga syringe needle. After that, the mixture was heated at 60° C. for 6 h.The mixture was directly purified by Prep-HPLC to give the desiredproduct Example 43 (2.8 mg, yield 10%) as an off-white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=421.1. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.45 (s, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H),8.05 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),7.53 (s, 1H), 7.22 (s, 2H), 4.30-4.22 (m, 4H), 3.77-3.72 (m, 4H),3.09-3.05 (m, 4H), 2.43 (m, 2H), 1.98-1.91 (m, 2H).

Example 44: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 44

Step 1: Example 44

A mixture of Example 28 (110 mg, 0.25 mmol), Zn(CN)₂ (66 mg, 0.56 mmol),Pd₂(dba)₃ (25 mg, 0.03 mmol) and dppf (33 mg, 0.06 mmol) in DMF (3 mL)was stirred at 120° C. under N₂ for 3 h. The mixture was diluted withMeOH, filtered and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue waspurified by Prep-HPLC, followed by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1, twice) toafford the desired product Example 44 (7.2 mg, yield 8%) as a whitesolid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=379.0. NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.76 (s, 1H), 8.67(s, 1H) 8.33 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.86-7.82 (m,2H), 7.54 (d, J=12.0, 1H), 4.38 (brs, 2H), 4.25-4.02 (m, 2H), 2.44-2.40(m, 2H), 1.97-1.92 (m, 2H).

Example 45: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 45

Step 1: Example 45

To a solution of Example 45a (335 mg, 0.70 mmol), Example 45b (163 mg,1.05 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane/H₂O=2/1 (5.0 mL) were added Pd₂(dba)₃ (32 mg,0.04 mmol), X-Phos (17 mg, 0.04 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (150 mg, 1.40 mmol).The mixture was degassed by nitrogen for three times and heated at 100°C. overnight. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure, and then purified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=20/1)to provide the desired product Example 45 (5.0 mg, yield 2%) as a whitesolid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=444.1. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.24 (s, 1H),8.68 (s, 1H), 8.06 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (dd,J=10.4, 7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.68-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d,J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.32 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 4.53-4.43 (m, 1H), 4.39 (m, 2H),4.27 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 2.44 (m, 2H), 1.98 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 1.37 (d,J=6.5 Hz, 6H).

Example 46: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 46

To a mixture of Example 46a (200 mg, 0.43 mmol), Example 46b (93 mg,1.10 mmol), and K₃PO₄ (322 mg, 1.5 mmol) in toluene/H₂O (6 mL/2 mL) wereadded PCy₃ (12 mg, 0.04 mmol) and Pd(OAc)₂ (10 mg, 0.04 mmol). Then themixture was degassed by bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min usinga syringe needle. After that, the mixture was heated at 95° C. for 16 h.The mixture was concentrated and purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=20/1), followed by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=15/1) to give thedesired product Example 46 (20 mg, yield 12%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=376.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 11.49 (s, 1H), 8.22 (s,1H), 8.05 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.01 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=2.5 Hz,1H), 7.91 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 6.94 (d, J=8.5 Hz,1H), 4.31-4.25 (m, 5H), 2.69 (m, 2H), 2.11-1.90 (m, 3H), 0.98 (dd,J=8.4, 1.9 Hz, 2H), 0.72 (dd, J=4.9, 1.8 Hz, 2H).

Example 47: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 47

To a slurry of Example 47a (200 mg, crude), Example 47b (80 mg, 0.43mmol), Na₂CO₃ (92 mg, 0.87 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (3.0 mL/0.5 mL) wasadded Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (32 mg, 0.043 mmol). Then the mixture was degassed bybubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle. Afterthat, the mixture was heated at 100° C. for 1 h by microwave. Themixture was directly purified by Prep-HPLC, followed by prep-TLC(DCM/MeOH=20/1) to give the desired product Example 47 (2.0 mg, yield 1%over two steps) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=441.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.25 (s, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H), 8.68 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=2.6 Hz,1H), 8.05 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.02-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.90 (td, J=16.8, 16.2,8.2 Hz, 3H), 7.38 (dd, J=20.7, 8.4 Hz, 2H), 4.38 (m, 2H), 4.33-4.20 (m,2H), 2.78 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 1.97 (m, 3H), 1.26 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 4H).

Example 48: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 48

To a mixture of Example 48a (200 mg, 0.43 mmol), Example 48b (60 mg,0.48 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (138 mg, 1.30 mmol) in dioxane (4 mL) and H₂O (2 mL)was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (32 mg, 0.04 mmol). Then the mixture was degassedby bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle.After that, the mixture was heated at 95° C. for 16 h. The mixture wasfiltered and directly purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=20/1) and pre-TLC (DCM/MeOH=15/1) to give the desired productExample 48 (20 mg, yield 11%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=416.0. NMR(400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 11.49 (s, 1H), 8.37 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.22(s, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (t, J=7.9Hz, 1H), 7.78 (s, 1H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.61 (dd, J=8.5, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.04(d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.35-4.26 (m, 4H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 2.71 (m, 2H), 2.09(m, 2H).

Example 50: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 50

Step 1: Example 50a

To a solution of Benzyltriethyl ammonium chloride (cas: 56-37-1, 13.2 g,58 mmol) in EtNO₂ (61 g, 813 mmol) was added K₂CO₃ (9.6 g, 70 mmol) atroom temperature, which was stirred for 5 min. Example 50a (10.0 g, 116mmol) was added and then the reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 16 h. The mixture was diluted with EtOAc and filtered.The cake was washed with EtOAc and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure and purified by silica gel chromatography (PetroleumEther/EtOAc=10/1-5/1) to afford thedesired product Example 50b (11.0 g,yield 59%) as yellow oil.

Step 2: Example 50c

To a solution of Example 50b (9 g, 55.9 mmol) in THF (160 mL) cooled to0-5° C. was slowly added LiAlH₄ (7.4 g, 195.6 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at r.t. overnight under N₂. The reaction mixture was cooled to−10° C. and quenched with H₂O (7 mL), followed by aq. 15% NaOH (7 ml)and H₂O (21 ml). The resulting mixture was stirred for 1 h andfiltrated. The filtrate was concentrated to give the desired productExample 50c (3.3 g, yield 58%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=104.1

Step 3: Example 50e

To a solution of Example 50c (900 mg, 8.74 mmol) in MeCN/HOAc (8 mL/2mL) was added Example 50d (458 mg, 1.75 mmol). The mixture was stirredat 85° C. overnight under N₂. The solvent was evaporated. The residuewas alkalized by aq. 10% NaOH to pH=10˜11 and concentrated. The residuewas suspended in DCM/MeOH (100 mL/10 mL) and stirred at r.t. for 0.5 h.The suspension was filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated,purified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give thedesired product Example 50e (180 mg, yield 42%) as yellow oil. LCMS[M+1]⁺=248.1

Step 4: Example 50g

To a solution of Example 50f (202 mg, 0.73 mmol) in THF (4 mL) wereadded Example 50e (180 mg, 0.73 mmol) and PPh₃ (382 mg, 1.46 mmol). Thenthe mixture was cooled to 0° C. and added DIAD (368 mg, 1.82 mmol)slowly under N₂. The resulting mixture was stirred at this temperaturefor 10 min and warmed to r.t. for 0.5 h. The mixture was extracted withEtOAc (20 mL*2). The combined organic phase was washed with brine, driedover Na₂SO₄, filtrated and the filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=20/1) to give the desired product Example 50g (260 mg, yield70%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=507.9

Step 5: Example 50h

To a solution of Example 50g (260 mg, 0.51 mmol) in THF/MeOH/H₂O (2 mL/2mL/1 mL) was added LiO.H₂O (65 mg, 1.54 mmol). The mixture was stirredat r.t. overnight. The reaction mixture was acidified by 1M HCl topH=3˜4. The solvent was evaporated to give the desired product Example50h (280 mg, crude yield 100%) as a white solid, which was used in nextstep without purification. LCMS [M+1]⁺=493.9

Step 6: Example 50i

To a solution of Example 50h (280 mg, crude, 0.51 mmol) in pyridine (5mL) was added POCl₃ (390 mg, 2.55 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirredat 0° C. for 30 min under N₂. The mixture was extracted with EtOAc (20mL*2). The combined organic phase was washed with brine, dried overNa₂SO₄, filtrated and the filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure to give the desired product Example 50i (130 mg, yield 54%) asa yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=475.9.

Step 7: Example 50

To a solution of Example 50i (65 mg, 0.14 mmol) in Dioxane/H₂O (2 mL/0.4mL) were added Example 50j (45 mg, 0.27 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (44 mg, 0.41 mmol)and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (10 mg, 0.014 mol). The mixture was stirred at 80° C.for 2 h under N₂. The mixture was filtrated and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified byPrep-HPLC to give Example 50 (17 mg, yield 26%) as a white solid. LCMS[M/2+1]⁺=234.1. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.28 (s, 1H), 8.86 (s, 1H),8.69 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),7.94-7.84 (m, 3H), 7.80 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (dd, J=12.6, 8.5 Hz,2H), 4.63-4.54 (m, 1H), 4.49 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 4.19 (t, J=9.8 Hz, 1H),3.19-3.11 (m, 1H), 2.18-2.09 (m, 2H), 1.85-1.72 (m, 2H), 1.53 (d, J=6.9Hz, 3H), 0.99-0.93 (m, 4H).

Example 51: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 51

Step 1: Example 51b

To a solution of Example 51a (500 mg, 3 mmol) in CHCl₃ (15 mL) was addedBr₂ (480 mg, 3 mmol) at 0° C. After stirred for 1.5 h at 0° C., thereaction was quenched by saturated Na₂SO₃ (20 mL). After extraction withDCM (20 mL), the organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, and concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gelchromatography (pure petroleum ether) to give the desired productExample 51b (360 mg, yield 49%) as colorless oil, which turned into awhite solid after staying at room temperature. LCMS [M+1]⁺=244.9/246.9

Step 2: Example 51d

A mixture of Example 51b (360 mg, 1.5 mmol), Example 51c (350 mg, 1.5mmol), and PPh₃ (590 mg, 2.25 mmol) in dry DMF (6 mL) was stirred at 0°C. under N₂ atmosphere. To the mixture was injected DIAD (606 mg, 3mmol), which was stirred for a further 2.5 h. Then, water (50 mL) wasadded to the reaction mixture. After extraction with EtOAc (20 mL), theorganic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=7/3) to give the desired product Example 51d (656 mg, yield97%) as yellow oil, which turned into a yellow solid after staying atroom temperature overnight. LCMS [M+1]⁺=459.9/461.9

Step 3: Example 51e

To a solution of Example 51d (656 mg, 1.4 mmol) in MeOH/H₂O (4 mL/2 mL)was added LiO.H₂O (180 mg, 4.3 mmol) with stirring at r.t. After 3 hreaction, the pH of the reaction solution was adjusted to nearly 5 byHCl (aq.). The mixture was then concentrated under reduce pressure togive the crude desired product Example 51e (700 mg, yield 100%) as ayellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=445.9/447.9

Step 4: Example 51f

To a solution of Example 51e (700 mg, crude, 1.4 mmol) in pyridine (6mL) was added POCl₃ (940 mg, 6.2 mmol) with stirring at 0° C. After 0.5h reaction, water (10 mL) was added to quench the reaction, and themixture was filtrated. The filtrate was washed by water for severaltimes to give the crude desired product Example 51f (100 mg, 50% purity,yield 8%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=427.9/429.9

Step 5: Example 51

A mixture of Example 51f (100 mg, 0.23 mmol), Example 51g (35 mg, 0.26mmol), K₂CO₃ (65 mg, 0.46 mmol), and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (17 mg, 0.02 mmol) indioxane/H₂O (2 mL/1 mL) was stirred at 100° C. for 3 h. Then thesolution was filtrated and purified by Prep-HPLC, followed by Prep-TLCto give the desired product Example 51 (14 mg, yield 28%) as a whitesolid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=441.0 NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.32 (s, 1H), 8.68(s, 1H), 8.43 (s, 1H), 8.05 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (dd, J=13.5, 7.8 Hz,2H), 7.81 (s, 1H), 7.73-7.68 (m, 1H), 7.34 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (s,1H), 4.39 (m, 2H), 4.27 (t, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s, 3H),1.35-1.14 (m, 4H).

Example 52: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 52

Step 1: Example 52c

To a mixture of Example 52a (461 mg, 1.00 mmol) in dioxane (5 mL) wereadded Example 52b (305 mg, 1.29 mmol), Pd₂(dba)₃ (73 mg, 0.10 mmol),X-phos (45 mg, 0.10 mmol) and KOAc (294 mg, 3.00 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 100° C. for overnight under N₂ protection. The crude mixturewas used in the next step directly without workup.

Step 2: Example 52

To the above mixture was added Example 52d (206 mg, 1.00 mmol),Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (36 mg, 0.05 mmol) and H₂O (0.5 mL). The mixture was stirredat 100° C. for 45 min under microwave. The mixture was poured into water(50 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (20 mL*3). The combined organic phasewas washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtrated and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified byprep-TLC to afford the desired product Example 52 (22 mg, yield 5%, overtwo steps) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=463.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.21 (s, 1H), 9.03 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.68 (s, 1H), 8.31(dd, J=6.8, 2.4 Hz, 2H), 8.10-8.02 (m, 2H), 7.89 (dd, J=14.9, 7.9 Hz,2H), 7.78 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (t, J=54 Hz,1H), 4.40 (t, J=4.9 Hz, 2H), 4.33-4.21 (m, 2H), 2.49 (m, 2H), 1.98 (m,2H).

Example 53: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 53

Step 1: Example 53c

A mixture of Example 53a (100 mg, 0.23 mmol), Example 53b (106 mg, 1.2mmol), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (27 mg, 0.024 mmol) and CsF (56 mg, 0.36 mmol) in CH₃CN(10 mL) was stirred at 90° C. under N₂ atmosphere overnight. The mixturewas diluted with H₂O (20 mL) and then extracted with EtOAc (40 mL). Theorganic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired product Example 53c (80 mg, yield85%) as yellow oil, which turned into a yellow solid after stayingovernight. LCMS [M+1]⁺=406.0

Step 2: Example 53d

A solution of Example 53c (80 mg, 0.19 mmol) in HCl (aq. 10 mL, 3 mol/L)was stirred at r.t. After 3 h, the pH of the reaction mixture wasadjusted to nearly 8 with NaHCO₃ (aq.), and then extracted with EtOAc(40 mL). The organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the crude product Example53d (80 mg, crude yield 113%) as a white solid, which was used in thenext step without further purification. LCMS [M+1]⁺=378.0.

Step 3: Example 53

To a solution of Example 53d (80 mg, 0.21 mmol) in THF (3 mL) was addedMeMgBr (0.5 mL, 3 mol/L in THF) with stirring at 0° C. After 1 h, water(2 mL) was added to quench the reaction, and the mixture was purified byPrep-HPLC to give the desired product Example 53 (12.0 mg, yield 15%) asa white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=394.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.33 (s,1H), 8.67 (s, 1H), 8.04 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.89(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.24(dd, J=8.2, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 5.21 (s, 1H), 4.35 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 4.30-4.22(m, 2H), 2.50-2.48 (m, 2H), 1.97 (s, 2H), 1.44 (s, 6H).

Example 54: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 54

To a mixture of Example 54a (200 mg, 0.43 mmol), Example 54b (75 mg,0.48 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (138 mg, 1.3 mmol) in dioxane (4 mL) and H₂O (2 mL)was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (32 mg, 0.04 mmol). Then the mixture was degassedby bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle.After that, the mixture was heated at 95° C. for 16 h. The mixture wasfiltered and directly purified by silica gel chromatography(MeOH:DCM=1:20), followed by prep-TLC (MeOH:DCM=1:10) to give thedesired product Example 54 (28.9 mg, yield 15%) as white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=447.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.21 (s, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=2.6Hz, 1H), 8.68 (s, 1H), 8.27 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.20 (dd, J=8.3, 2.7 Hz,1H), 8.07 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (dd, J=8.6, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (dd,J=13.7, 7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.60 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H),4.40 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.27 (t, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 2.54 (m, 2H), 1.98 (m,2H).

Example 55: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 55

To a solution of Example 55a (100 mg, 0.22 mmol), Example 55b (46 mg,0.26 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane/H₂O (2 mL/0.5 mL) were added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (16mg, 0.022 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (46 mg, 0.43 mmol). The mixture was degassedby nitrogen for three times and heated at 90° C. for 2 h. The reactionmixture was filtered, washed with EtOAc and concentrated. The residuewas purified by prep-TLC to afford the crude product which wastriturated in MeOH, filtered and dried to give the desired productExample 55 (8 mg, yield 8%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=466.0. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.33 (s, 1H), 8.68 (s, 1H), 8.29 (d, J=2.5 Hz,1H), 8.10 (s, 1H), 8.08-8.02 (m, 2H), 7.96-7.90 (m, 2H), 7.87 (d, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 7.73 (s, 2H), 7.39 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 4.38 (m, 2H), 4.30-4.24(m, 2H), 4.07 (s, 3H), 2.50 (m, 2H), 1.99 (m, 2H).

Example 56: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 56

To a solution of Example 56a (65 mg, 0.14 mmol) in Dioxane/H₂O (2 mL/0.4mL) were added Example 56b (37 mg, 0.27 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (44 mg, 0.41 mmol)and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (10 mg, 0.014 mol). The mixture was stirred at 80° C.for 2 h under N₂. The mixture was filtrated and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified byPrep-HPLC to give the desired product Example 56 (15 mg, yield 25%) as awhite solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=441.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.28 (s,1H), 8.86 (s, 1H), 8.75 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.21 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.07(t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (dd, J=8.0, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (dd, J=8.6, 2.5Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (dd,J=8.4, 6.5 Hz, 2H), 4.64-4.56 (m, 1H), 4.50 (d, J=9.4 Hz, 1H), 4.20 (t,J=9.8 Hz, 1H), 3.16 (t, J=10.3 Hz, 1H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 2.18-2.08 (m, 1H),1.85-1.73 (m, 2H), 1.53 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

Example 57: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 57

To a solution of Example 57a (100 mg, 0.25 mmol), Example 57b (37 mg,0.30 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane/H₂O (2 mL/0.5 mL) were added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (18mg, 0.025 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (53 mg, 0.50 mmol). The mixture was degassedby nitrogen for three times and heated at 90° C. for 2 h. The reactionmixture was filtered, washed with EtOAc and concentrated. The residuewas purified by prep-TLC to give the crude product, which was stirred inEtOAc/MeOH (6 mL, v/v=5/1) for 15 min, filtered and dried to give thedesired product Example 57 (62 mg, yield 62%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=398.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.34 (s, 1H), 8.72 (s, 1H),7.92 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (dd, J=8.6, 2.4 Hz,1H), 7.58 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 7.40 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.35(d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.77(br, 2H), 4.16-4.09 (m, 2H), 2.21 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 2H).

Example 58: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 58

To a solution of Example 58a (113 mg, 0.27 mmol), Example 58b (80 mg,0.33 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane/H₂O (2 mL/0.5 mL) were added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (20mg, 0.027 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (58 mg, 0.55 mmol). The mixture was degassedby nitrogen for three times and heated at 90° C. for 2 h. The reactionmixture was filtered, washed with EtOAc and concentrated. The residuewas purified by prep-TLC to afford the crude product which wastriturated in MeOH, filtered and dried to give the desired productExample 58 (2 mg, yield 2%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=452.0. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.28 (s, 1H), 8.99 (s, 1H), 8.68 (s, 1H), 8.28 (d,J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 7.93(s, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=9.5 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (s, 1H),7.58 (s, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 4.39 (m, 2H), 4.27 (m, 2H), 2.47(m, 2H), 1.98 (m, 2H).

Example 59: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 59

Step 1: Example 59b

To a solution of Example 59a (4.90 g crude, 19.8 mmol) in DMF (100 mL)was added K₂CO₃ (4.12 g, 29.8 mmol) at r.t. After stirred for about 10min at 0° C., MeI (1.97 g, 13.9 mmol) was added to the mixture, whichwas stirred overnight. Water (200 mL) was added into the reactionsolution, which was then extracted with EtOAc (100 mL). The organiclayer was dried over Na₂SO₄, and concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography (Petroleumether/EtOAc=9/1) to give the desired product Example 59b (1.21 g, yield23%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=260.9, 262.9

Step 2: Example 59d

A mixture of Example 59b (1.21 g, 4.6 mmol), Example 59c (1.08 g, 4.6mmol), and PPh₃ (1.82 g, 7.0 mmol) in dry DMF (25 mL) was stirred at 0°C. under N₂ atmosphere. To the mixture was injected DIAD (1.87 g, 9.3mmol), which was stirred for a further 2.5 h. Then, water (50 mL) wasadded to the reaction solution. After extraction with EtOAc (20 mL), theorganic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=4/1) to give the desired product Example 59d (2.3 g, yield100%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=475.9, 477.9

Step 3: Example 59e

To a solution of Example 59d (2.3 g, 4.8 mmol) in MeOH/H₂O (16 mL/8 mL)was added LiO.H₂O (609 mg, 14.5 mmol) with stirring at r.t. After 2 h,the pH of the reaction solution was adjusted to nearly 5 by HCl (aq.).The mixture was then concentrated under reduce pressure, and the residuewas mixed with water. The precipitate was collected and dried to givethe desired product Example 59e (860 mg, yield 39%) as a yellow solid.LCMS [M+1]⁺=461.9, 463.9

Step 4: Example 59

To a solution of Example 59e (300 mg, 0.65 mmol) in pyridine (4 mL) wasadded POCl₃ (497 mg, 3.25 mmol) with stirring at 0° C. After 1 h, water(10 mL) was added to quench the reaction, and the mixture was purifiedby Prep-TLC to give the desired product Example 59 (14 mg, yield 5%) asa pink solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=444.0. NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 10.19 (s,1H), 8.51-8.37 (m, 2H), 8.08 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.67 (s, 1H), 6.99 (s, 1H), 4.69 (m, 2H), 4.06 (m, 2H), 3.92 (s, 3H),2.06 (m, 4H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.42 (s, 1H), 8.66 (s, 1H),8.31 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),7.53 (s, 1H), 7.34 (s, 1H), 4.65 (m, 2H), 4.13 (m, 2H), 3.84 (s, 3H),1.86 (m, 4H).

Example 60: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 60

To a mixture of Example 60a (100 mg, 0.25 mmol), Example 60b (52 mg,0.38 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (80 mg, 0.75 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (3 mL, v/v=10/1)was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (18 mg, 0.025 mmol). Then the mixture was degassedby bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle.After that, the mixture was heated at 100° C. for 4 h. The mixture wasconcentrated and directly purified by Prep-HPLC, followed by prep-TLC(DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired product Example 60 (15.3 mg, yield15%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=413.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ10.34 (s, 1H), 8.71 (s, 1H), 8.64 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.95-7.84 (m, 2H),7.81 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.68-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.33 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.26(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.76 (m, 2H), 4.11 (m, 2H),2.45 (s, 3H), 2.19 (m, 2H).

Example 61: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 61

Step 1: Example 61b

To a solution of Example 61a (3.32 g, 20 mmol) in TFA (20 mL) was addedNIS (4.95 g, 22 mmol). After stirred at r.t. for 2 h, the reaction wasconcentrated. The residue was dissolved in EtOAc (50 mL) and washed bysat. NaHCO₃ (10 mL*3). The organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, andconcentrated to give the crude product Example 61b (6.1 g, yield 100%)as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=292.9

Step 2: Example 61d

A mixture of Example 61b (5.50 g, 18.83 mmol), Example 61c (3.66 g,15.69 mmol), and PPh₃ (8.22 g, 31.38 mmol) in dry DMF (35 mL) wasstirred at 0° C. under N₂ atmosphere. To the mixture was injected DIAD(6.34 g, 31.38 mmol) slowly and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. foranother 2.5 h. Then, water (150 mL) was added to the reaction mixture.After extraction with EtOAc (50 mL*3), the combined organic layer wasdried over Na₂SO₄, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas purified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give thedesired product Example 61d (6.60 g, yield 75%) as a yellow solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=507.9

Step 3: Example 61e

To a solution of Example 61d (6.60 g, 13.02 mmol) in MeOH/H₂O (40 mL/10mL) was added LiO.H₂O (3.12 g, 78.10 mmol) at r.t. After 3 h, the pH ofthe reaction solution was adjusted to nearly 4 by HCl (aq.). Theprecipitate was filtered and dried to give desired product Example 61e(5.50 g, yield 83%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=493.9

Step 4: Example 61f

To a solution of Example 61e (1.00 g, 2.03 mmol) in pyridine/DCM (10mL/100 mL) was added POCl₃ (3.10 g, 20.28 mmol) with stirring at 0° C.After 2 h, water (50 mL) was added to quench the reaction, and themixture was concentrated. The residue was triturated with MeOH (10 mL)twice to give the crude desired product Example 61f (400 mg, yield 40%)as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=475.8

Step 5: Example 61

A mixture of Example 61f (300 mg, 0.63 mmol), Example 61g (204 mg, 1.89mmol), 8-quinoline (36 mg, 0.25 mmol), Cs₂CO₃ (411 mg, 1.26 mmol) andCu₂O (36 mg, 0.25 mmol) in BuCN (5 mL) was stirred at 120° C. for 16 hunder N₂. Then the solution was filtrated and purified by Prep-HPLC,followed by Prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=20/1) to give the desired product Example61 (6.6 mg, yield 2%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=456.0. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.25 (s, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H), 8.04 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),7.85 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.62 (s, 1H), 7.34 (s, 1H), 7.10(s, 1H), 4.37 (m, 2H), 4.25 (t, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 2.47 (m, 2H), 2.19 (s,3H), 1.96 (m, 2H), 1.82 (m, 1H), 0.82-0.73 (m, 2H), 0.69 (d, J=4.4 Hz,2H).

Example 62: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 62

Step 1: Example 62

To a solution of Example 62a (230 mg, 0.5 mmol), Example 62b (62 mg,0.75 mmol), 8-quinolinol (11 mg, 0.075 mmol), Cs₂CO₃ (326 mg, 1 mmol)and PEG-3350 (180 mg) in butyronitrile (10 mL) was added Cu₂O (12 mg,0.0785 mmol). Then the mixture was degassed with N₂ three times, heatedto 120° C. and stirred overnight for 16 h. The mixture was cooled toroom temperature, concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by Prep-HPLC to give the desired product 33 mg (impure), whichwas further purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desiredproduct Example 62 (16 mg, yield 8%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=416.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.22 (s, 1H), 8.68 (s, 1H),8.12 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 8.10-8.04 (m, 2H), 7.88 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.81(dd, J=8.9, 3.0 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.37 (m, 2H), 4.37 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H),4.32-4.19 (m, 2H), 2.44 (m, 2H), 2.15 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 3H), 1.96 (m, 2H).

Example 63: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 63

Step 1: Example 63

To a mixture of Example 63a (200 mg, 0.43 mmol), Example 63b (110 mg,0.48 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (138 mg, 1.3 mmol) in dioxane (4 mL) and H₂O (2 mL)was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (32 mg, 0.04 mmol). Then the mixture was degassedby bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle.After that, the mixture was heated at 95° C. for 16 h. The mixture wasfiltered and directly purified by silica gel chromatography(MeOH:DCM=1:20), followed by prep-TLC (MeOH:DCM=1:10) to give thedesired product Example 63 (7.5 mg, yield 4%) as white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=438.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 11.40 (s, 1H), 8.98 (s,1H), 8.57 (s, 1H), 8.24 (s, 1H), 8.06 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.95 (t, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.79 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.20 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 4.48-4.21 (m,4H), 2.35-2.07 (m, 4H).

Example 64: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 64

Step 1: Example 64c

A solution of Example 64a (1.2 g, 5.0 mmol), Example 64b (1.25 g, 5.0mmol) and PPh₃ (1.3 g, 5.0 mmol) in dry DMF (40 mL) was cooled to 0° C.,and DIAD (1.0 g, 5.0 mmol) was injected in portions via a syringe. Thenthe mixture was stirred for 4 h at 0-5° C. Water (400 mL) was added andthe mixture was extracted with EtOAc (200 mL*3). The combined organiclayer was concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue waspurified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=91/9) to give thedesired product Example 64c (1.4 g, yield 60%) as an orange gel. LCMS[M+1]⁺=463.9/465.9.

Step 2: Example 64d

A solution of Example 64c (1.4 g, 3.25 mmol) and LiO.H₂O (667 mg, 16.3mmol) in MeOH/THF/H₂O (20 mL/20 mL/20 mL) was stirred at r.t. overnight.The mixture was adjusted to pH=2-3 with conc. HCl, and then concentratedunder reduced pressure to give the crude product Example 64d (HCl salt,3.5 g, yield>100%) as a white solid, which was used in the next stepwithout further purification. LCMS [M+1]⁺=449.9/451.9.

Step 3: Example 64e

A solution of Example 64d (3.5 g, 7.8 mmol) in pyridine (60 mL) wascooled to 0° C. POCl₃ (4.8 g, 31.4 mmol) was added dropwise at 0-5° C.,and the resulting mixture was stirred overnight at 0-20° C. Water (50mL) was added to the mixture, which was stirred for 10 min. The mixturewas filtrated, and the solid was washed with water (100 mL*2), and driedunder reduced pressure to give the crude product Example 64e (1.1 g,yield 69%) as a brown solid, which was used in the next step withoutfurther purification. LCMS [M+1]⁺=431.9/433.9.

Step 4: Example 64

To a mixture of Example 64e (200 mg, 0.46 mmol), Example 64f (60 mg,0.48 mmol), and Na₂CO₃ (138 mg, 1.30 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (4 mL/2 mL)was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (32 mg, 0.04 mmol). The resulting mixture wasdegassed by bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min, which was thenheated at 95° C. for 16 h. The mixture was directly purified by silicagel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=50/1 to 10/1) to give the desired productExample 64 (43.4 mg, yield 21%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=445.0. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.06 (s, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H), 8.61 (s, 1H),8.12-8.02 (m, 2H), 7.89-7.84 (m, 3H), 7.42-7.34 (m, 2H), 4.37 (t, J=5.1Hz, 2H), 4.29-4.22 (m, 2H), 2.51 (s, 3H), 2.47-2.51 (m, 2H), 1.95 (m,2H).

Example 65: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 65

Step 1: Example 65

A mixture of Example 65a (200 mg, 0.42 mmol), Example 65b (76 mg, 0.46mmol), K₂CO₃ (116 mg, 0.84 mmol), and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (31 mg, 0.04 mmol) indioxane/H₂O (4 mL/2 mL) was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h. Then thesolution was filtrated and purified by Prep-HPLC to give the desiredproduct Example 65 (8 mg, yield 4%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=467.1

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.31 (s, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H), 8.37 (d, J=2.3Hz, 1H), 8.03 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (dd, J=13.4, 7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.78 (s,1H), 7.64 (dd, J=8.0, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (s, 1H),4.36 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 4.30-4.20 (m, 2H), 2.50-2.40 (m, 2H), 2.29 (s,3H), 2.20-2.10 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.90 (m, 2H), 1.00-0.90 (m, 4H).

Example 66: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 66

Step 1: Example 66

A slurry of Example 66a (100 mg, 0.22 mmol), Example 66b (37 mg, 0.34mmol) and Cu₂O (6 mg, 0.04 mmol), 8-quinolinol (6 mg, 0.04 mmol), andPEG-400 (100 mg) in BuCN (5 mL) were degassed by bubbling N₂ through thesolution for 2 min using a syringe needle. Then the mixture was heatedto 120° C. for 16 h. After then the mixture was purified by Prep-HPLC,followed by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired product Example66 (7.0 mg, yield 7%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=428.0. NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.41 (s, 1H), 8.71 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.87 (m, 2H), 7.82 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.37 (s, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),7.09 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.75 (m, 2H), 4.08 (m, 2H), 2.18 (m, 2H), 1.77(dt, J=8.2, 3.4 Hz, 1H), 0.74 (dt, J=8.2, 2.8 Hz, 2H), 0.63 (dt, J=4.9,2.7 Hz, 2H).

Example 67: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 67

Step 1: Example 67c

To a solution of Example 67a (10 g, 38 mmol) in CH₃CN/AcOH (80 mL/20 mL)was added Example 67b (5.1 g, 57 mmol). The mixture was heated at refluxfor 5 h. After cooling to r.t., the mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in water and 1N aqueous NaOHwas added to adjust pH to 8. The resulting mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure and purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired product (Example 67c, 5.5 g, yield62%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=234

Step 2: Example 67e

A slurry of Example 67c (4 g, 17.2 mmol), Example 67d (6.2 g, 22.4 mg)and PPh₃ (9 g, 34.4 mmol) in dry DMF (40 mL) was cooled to 0° C. ThenDIAD (5.2 g, 25.8 mmol) was added to the mixture dropwise, which wasstirred at 0° C. for 1.5 h and r.t. for 16 h. To the mixture was addedwater (150 mL), which was extracted with EtOAc (50 mL*3). The combinedorganic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=20/1) to give the desired product Example67e (2 g, yield 24%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=493.9

Step 3: Example 67f

To a mixture of Example 67e (2 g, 4.1 mmol) in THF (30 mL), was addedLiO.H₂O (810 mg, 20.0 mmol) in H₂O (10 mL). The mixture was stirred atr.t. for 18 h. The mixture was adjusted to pH 4 and then lyophilized togive the crude product Example 67f (1.4 g, 72%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=479.9

Step 4: Example 67g

To a mixture of Example 67f (500 mg, 1.04 mmol) in pyridine (100 mL) at0° C. was added POCl₃ (1.6 g, 10 mmol) dropwise. The mixture was stirredat 0° C. for 1 h. To the mixture was added water (30 mL), which was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. MeOH/H₂O (50 mL/50 mL) was addedand the mixture was stirred at r.t. for 15 min, and filtered. The cakewas washed with MeOH, dried in vacuo to give crude product Example 67g(220 mg, 46%) as a pink solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=461.9

Step 5: Example 67

To a mixture of Example 67g (220 mg, 0.48 mmol), Example 67h (72 mg,0.52 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (152 mg, 1.4 mmol) in dioxane (4 mL) and H₂O (2 mL)was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (35 mg, 0.05 mmol). Then the mixture was degassedby bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle.After that, the mixture was heated at 95° C. for 16 h. The mixture wasdirectly purified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=20/1) andprep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=15/1) to give the desired product Example 67 (25 mg,yield 12%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=214.1/427.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,Chloroform-d) δ 9.14 (s, 1H), 8.71 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.43 (s, 1H),8.03-7.91 (m, 3H), 7.80 (dd, J=8.1, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.71-7.61 (m, 2H), 7.25(s, 1H), 7.05 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 5.63 (br, 1H), 4.30 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H),2.95 (br, 1H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 2.13 (t, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 1.65 (d, J=7.0 Hz,3H).

Example 68: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 68

Step 1: Example 68

To a solution of Example 68a (25 mg, 0.05 mmol), Example 68b (11 mg,0.06 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane/H₂O (4 mL/1 mL) were added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (4 mg,0.005 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (11 mg, 0.1 mmol). The mixture was degassed bynitrogen for three times and heated at 90° C. for 2 hs. The reactionmixture was filtered, washed with EtOAc and concentrated. The residuewas purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=15/1) to afford the crude productwhich was triturated in MeOH (2 mL), filtered and dried to give thedesired product Example 68 (8 mg, yield 33%) as a gray solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=471.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.06 (s, 1H), 8.69 (s, 1H),8.55 (s, 1H), 8.05 (t, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.86 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 7.81 (d,J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (dd, J=10.2, 7.3 Hz, 2H), 4.37 (m, 2H), 4.26 (t,J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 2.44 (m, 2H), 2.14 (m, 1H), 1.95 (m, 2H), 0.99-0.93 (m,4H).

Example 69: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 69

Step 1: Example 69c

To a solution of Example 69a (10 g, 78 mmol) in THF (100 mL) were addedNa(OAc)₃BH (33 g, 156 mmol) and HOAc (2 mL). After stirring at r.t. for30 min, Example 69b (23 g, 117 mmol) was added into the mixture, whichwas stirred at r.t. for 16 h. H₂O (500 mL) was added to the mixture,which was then extracted with EtOAc (100 mL*3). The organic layer wasdried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated. The residue was purified by silicagel chromatography (Petroleum Ether/EtOAc=10/1) to give the desiredproduct Example 69c (22 g, yield 91%) as colorless oil with relative cisas major. LCMS [M+1]⁺=310.1

Step 2: Example 69d

To a mixture of LiAlH₄ (418 mg, 11 mmol) in THF (30 mL) was addedExample 69c (3.09 g, 10 mmol) in THF (20 mL) dropwise at 0° C. Themixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2 h. H₂O (1 mL), 15% NaOH (aq., 1 mL)and H₂O (3 mL) were added into the mixture in turn. The precipitate wasfiltered and the filtrate was dried to give desired product Example 69d(3.01 g, yield 100%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=282.1

Step 3: Example 69e

A mixture of Example 69d (3 g, 10.7 mmol) and 5% Pd/C (500 mg) in MeOH(40 mL) was stirred at r.t. under H₂ atmosphere for 48 h. The suspensionwas filtered and dried to give desired product Example 69e (1.1 g, yield100%) as light yellow oil.

Step 4: Example 69g

A mixture of Example 69e (1.01 g, crude), Example 69f (1.31 g, 5.0 mmol)in MeCN/AcOH (20 mL, v/v=4/1) was heated at 90° C. for overnight. Thenthe mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and to the residuewas added MeOH (10 mL)/conc. HCl (5 mL, 12 N), which was stirred for 1h. Then the mixture was adjusted pH to 7.0 and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was directly purified by silica gelchromatography (DCM/MeOH=1/0˜10/1) to give the crude product Example 69g(1.2 g, yield 100%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=246.0

Step 5: Example 69i

A mixture of Example 69g (1.20 g, 4.9 mmol), Example 69h (1.77 g, 6.4mmol), and PPh₃ (2.57 g, 9.8 mmol) in dry DMF (20 mL) was stirred at 0°C. under N₂ atmosphere. To the mixture was injected DIAD (1.98 g, 9.8mmol) slowly and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for another 2.5 h.Then, water (150 mL) was added to the reaction mixture, which was thenextracted with EtOAc (50 mL*3). The combined organic layer was driedover Na₂SO₄, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give thedesired product Example 69i (2 g, yield 83%) as a yellow solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=505.9

Step 6: Example 69j

To a solution of Example 69i (2 g, 3.96 mmol) in MeOH/H₂O (30 mL/10 mL)was added LiO.H₂O (0.95 g, 23.76 mmol) at r.t. After 3 h, the pH of thereaction solution was adjusted to nearly 4 by HCl (aq.). The precipitatewas filtered and dried to give desired product Example 69j (1.8 g, yield92%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=491.9

Step 7: Example 69k

To a solution of Example 69j (1.7 g, 3.462 mmol) in pyridine/DCM (15mL/150 mL) was added POCl₃ (5.3 g, 34.62 mmol) dropwise with stirring at0° C. After 2 h, water (20 mL) was added to quench the reaction, and themixture was concentrated. The residue was triturated with MeOH (10 mL)twice to give the crude product Example 69k (1.1 g, yield 64%) as ayellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=473.9

Step 8: Example 69

To a mixture of Example 69k (500 mg, crude), Example 69i (187 mg, 1.374mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (224 mg, 2.114 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (12 mL, v/v=5/1)was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (87 mg). Then the mixture was degassed by bubblingN₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle. After that,the mixture was heated at 90° C. for 2 h. The mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure and the residue was purified by Prep-HPLC givethe desired product Example 69 (relative cis, 2.5 mg, yield 4%) as agray solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=439.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.00 (s,1H), 8.76 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.70 (s, 1H), 8.12 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.05(t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (dd, J=8.1, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (dt, J=15.3, 8.2Hz, 3H), 7.33 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 5.03 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.27 (m, 2H),3.48 (s, 3H), 2.49 (m, 3H), 2.26 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 2H).

Example 70: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 70

Step 1: Example 70b

To a solution of Example 70a (10.0 g, 51.5 mmol) in CCl₄ (200 mL) wereadded NBS (9.1 g, 51.5 mmol) and AIBN (836 mg, 5.1 mmol). The resultingmixture was stirred at 90° C. overnight. After cooling to r.t., themixture was diluted with water (100 mL), and extracted with DCM (50mL*2). The organic phase was dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated underreduce pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(Petroleum Ether/EtOAc=10/1) to give the desired product Example 70b(6.0 g, yield 43%) as a white solid.

Step 2: Example 70d

To a solution of Example 70c (3.42 g, 16.65 mmol) in dry THF (20 mL) wasadded NaH (721 mg, 60% in mineral oil, 18.03 mmol) at 0° C. Thesuspension was stirred for 30 min. Example 70b (3.8 g, 13.86 mmol) wasadded dropwise over 5 min, and after 10 min, the ice bath was removed.The reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. overnight. To the mixture wasadded water (100 mL), which was then extracted with. EtOAc (150 mL*2).The organic phase was dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reducepressure to give the crude product Example 70d (5.0 g, crude yield 90%)as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=400.1

Step 3: Example 70e

To a stirred solution of Example 70d (5.0 g, 0.53 mmol) in MeOH (100 mL)was added hydrazine monohydrate (10 mL). The mixture was stirred atreflux for 5 h and then cooled at r.t. The white precipitate wasfiltered and washed with EtOH/DCM (150 mL, v/v=1/10) and the filtratewas evaporated under vacuum. The residue was suspended in EtOH/DCM (100mL, v/v=1/10) and the remaining precipitate was filtered again andwashed with EtOH/DCM (50 mL, v/v=1/10). (It was repeated until no morewhite solid appeared after concentration of the filtrate). Afterconcentration, Example 70e (1.2 g, yield 36%) was obtained as a paleyellow solid and used for the next step without further purification.LCMS [M+1]⁺=270.1

Step 4: Example 70g

To a solution of Example 70f (800 mg, 3.05 mmol) in a mixture ofCH₃CN/AcOH (36 mL, v/v=4/1) was added Example 70e (800 mg, 3.05 mmol).The resulting mixture was heated to reflux for 18 h and then cooled toroom temperature. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure. Theresidue was dissolved in water (50 mL) and 30% aqueous NaOH was added toadjust to pH 8˜9. The residue was concentrated, slurried with DCM/MeOH(50 mL*2, v/v=10/1), and then filtered. The filtrate was concentrated togive the crude product Example 70g (2.0 g, crude yield 159%) as a yellowsolid, which was used without further purification. LCMS[M+1]⁺=412.9/414.9

Step 5: Example 70h

To a mixture of Example 70g (2.0 g, crude, 3.05 mmol) in MeOH (15 mL)was added 30% NaOH (aq. 25 mL), which was refluxed for 18 h. Aftercooling, the solvent was removed in vacuo. The residue was dissolved inwater, and the solution was acidified to pH˜3.5 with 2N HCl (aq.). Theprecipitate was collected by filtration and dried to give the desiredproduct Example 70h (800 mg, yield 61% over 2 steps) as a yellow solid.LCMS [M+1]⁺=431.9/433.9

Step 6: Example 70j

To a mixture of Example 70h (800 mg, 1.85 mmol) in pyridine (200 mL) at0° C. was added POCl₃ (4 mL) slowly. The mixture was stirred at 0° C.for 2.5 h. To the mixture was added water (50 mL), which wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=20/1) to give the desired product Example70j (30 mg, yield 4%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=413.9/415.9

Step 7: Example 70

To a mixture of Example 70j (21 mg, 0.05 mmol), Example 70k (30 mg, 0.22mmol), and Na₂CO₃ (50 mg, 0.47 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (1.0 mL, v/v=3/1)was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (2 mg). Then the mixture was degassed by bubblingN₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle. After that,the mixture was heated at 95° C. for 16 h. The mixture was concentratedand directly purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=20/1) to give the desiredproduct Example 70 (7.0 mg, yield 33%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]+=427.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 10.49 (s, 1H), 8.80 (d,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.22 (s, 1H), 8.17 (dd, J=5.1, 3.1 Hz, 2H), 8.11 (d,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.94-7.89 (m, 1H), 7.76 (dd,J=7.8, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.77(d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 4.68 (s, 2H), 4.01-3.93 (m, 2H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.36(d, J=6.6 Hz, 2H).

Example 71: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 71

Step 1: Example 71c

A solution of Example 71a (5.0 g, 19 mmol) and Example 71b (4.4 g, 38mmol) in MeCN (30 mL) and AcOH (7.5 mL) was stirred at 90° C. overnight.The solution was diluted with 2N NaOH (15 mL), and then extracted withEtOAc (30 mL*2). The combined organic phase was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired product Example 71c (1.8 g, yield36%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=260.0

Step 2: Example 71e

To a solution of Example 71c (1.8 g, 6.4 mmol) in DMF (20 mL) were addedExample 71d (1.5 g, 5.8 mmol) and PPh₃ (3.0 g, 11.6 mmol). Then themixture was cooled to 0° C. and DIAD (1.8 g, 8.7 mmol) was addeddropwise under N₂. The resulting mixture was stirred at this temperaturefor 10 min and warmed to r.t. for 1 h. The mixture was extracted withEtOAc (50 mL*2). The combined organic phase was washed with brine, driedover Na₂SO₄, filtrated and the filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=15/1) to give the desired product Example 71e (2.3 g, yield75%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=520.0

Step 3: Example 71f

To a solution of Example 71e (2.3 g, 4.4 mmol) in THF/MeOH/H₂O (60 mL/20mL/20 mL) was added LiO.H₂O (279 mg, 6.6 mmol). The mixture was stirredat r.t. overnight. The solvent was evaporated and the residue wasacidified to pH 2˜3 with 3N HCl. The resulting solution was extractedwith EtOAc, and the organic layer was concentrated to give the desiredproduct Example 71f (1.8 g, yield 81%) as a yellow solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=506.0

Step 4: Example 71g

To a solution of Example 71f (100 mg, 0.20 mmol) in DCM/pyridine (30mL/3 mL) was added POCl₃ (303 mg, 2.0 mmol) dropwise at 0° C. Themixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 h under N₂. The reaction was quenchedwith H₂O (0.5 mL). The solvent was evaporated and MeOH (3 mL) was addedto the residue. The suspension was stirred at r.t. for 10 min andfiltrated. The solid was dried to give the desired product Example 71g(100 mg, crude) as a yellow solid, which was used in next step. LCMS[M+1]⁺=488.0

Step 5: Example 71

To a solution of Example 71g (100 mg, 0.21 mmol) in Dioxane/H₂O (4 mL/2mL) were added Example 71h (31 mg, 0.23 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (65 mg, 0.62 mmol)and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (15 mg, 0.02 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 95° C.for 3 h under N₂. The mixture was filtrated and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified byPrep-HPLC to give the desired product Example 71 (11.8 mg, yield 13%over two steps) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=453.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.29 (s, 1H), 8.75 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.65 (s, 1H), 8.04 (t,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (dd, J=8.2, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H),7.85-7.77 (m, 1H), 7.73 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.33(dd, J=12.4, 8.4 Hz, 2H), 5.01 (s, 1H), 4.64 (s, 1H), 2.96 (d, J=13.2Hz, 3H), 1.98 (d, J=12.9 Hz, 3H), 1.78-1.42 (m, 5H).

Example 72: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 72

Step 1: Example 72c

A solution of Example 72a (10 g, 38 mmol) and Example 72b (12 g, 191mmol) in MeCN (60 mL) and AcOH (15 mL) was stirred at 95° C. overnight.The solution was diluted with 2N NaOH (30 mL), and extracted with EtOAc(50 mL*2). The combined organic phase was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=20/1) to give the desired product Example 72c (5 g, yield 64%)as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=206.0

Step 2: Example 72e

To a solution of Example 72c (4.5 g, 22.0 mmol) in DMF (45 mL) wereadded Example 72d (6.7 g, 24.1 mmol) and PPh₃ (11.5 g, 43.9 mmol). Thenthe mixture was cooled to 0° C. and DIAD (6.7 g, 32.9 mmol) was addeddropwise under N₂. The resulting mixture was stirred at this temperaturefor 10 min and warmed to r.t. for 1 h. The mixture was extracted withEtOAc (800 mL*2). The combined organic phase was washed with brine,dried over Na₂SO₄, filtrated and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=15/1) to give the desired product Example 72e (2.1 g, yield21%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=466.0

Step 3: Example 72f

To a solution of Example 72e (2.1 g, 4.5 mmol) in THF/MeOH/H₂O (60 mL/20mL/20 mL) was added LiO.H₂O (285 mg, 6.8 mmol). The mixture was stirredat r.t. overnight. The solvent was evaporated and the residue wasacidified with 3N HCl to pH 2˜3. The resulting solution was extractedwith EtOAc, and the organic layer was concentrated to give the desiredproduct Example 241f (2.0 g, yield 99%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=452.0

Step 4: Example 72g

To a solution of Example 72f (500 mg, 1.1 mmol) in pyridine (100 mL) wasadded POCl₃ (1.7 g, 11 mmol) dropwise at 0° C. The mixture was stirredat 0° C. for 1 h under N₂. The reaction was quenched with H₂O (15 mL).The solvent was evaporated and MeOH (20 mL) was added to the residue.The suspension was stirred at r.t. for 10 min and filtrated. The solidwas dried to give the desired product Example 72g (500 mg, crude) as apink solid, which was used in next step. LCMS [M+1]⁺=434.0

Step 5: Example 72

To a solution of Example 72g (300 mg, 0.69 mmol) in Dioxane/H₂O (6 mL/3mL) were added Example 72h (104 mg, 0.76 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (220 mg, 2.1mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (51 mg, 0.07 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 95°C. for 3 h under N₂. The mixture was filtrated and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=15/1) to obtained 20 mg brown solid, whichwas slurried (EtOAc/MeOH=20/1) to give the desired product Example 72(18.6 mg, yield 7% over two steps) as a pale-brown solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=399.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.53 (s, 1H), 8.72 (d, J=22.3Hz, 2H), 8.15 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 8.05-7.88 (m, 3H), 7.78 (dd, J=15.8,7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.30 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 5.31 (m,2H), 4.52 (m, 2H), 2.52 (s, 3H).

Example 73: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 73

To a mixture of Example 73a (200 mg, 0.43 mmol), Example 73b (66 mg,0.47 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (138 mg, 1.3 mmol) in dioxane (4 mL) and H₂O (2 mL)was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (32 mg, 0.04 mmol). Then the mixture was degassedby bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle.After that, the mixture was heated at 95° C. for 16 h. The mixture wasdirectly purified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=20/1) andprep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=15/1) to give the desired product (Example 73, 8 mg,yield 4%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=214.6/418.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,Chloroform-d) δ 11.44 (s, 1H), 8.89 (s, 2H), 8.52 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H),8.23 (s, 1H), 8.09-8.03 (m, 2H), 7.94 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.71 (m,1H), 7.19 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.43-4.26 (m, 4H), 2.80 (s, 3H), 2.75 (br,2H), 2.12 (br, 2H).

Example 74: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 74

Step 1: Example 74b

To a solution of Example 74a (2.0 g, 4.3 mmol), (Bpin)₂ (3.3 g, 13.0mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (25 mL) were added Pd₂(dba)₃ (400 mg, 0.43 mmol),x-phos (210 mg, 0.43 mmol) and KOAc (850 mg, 8.7 mmol). The mixture wasdegassed by nitrogen for three times and heated at 100° C. for 16 h. Thereaction mixture was filtered, washed with EtOAc/MeOH (v/v=10/1) andconcentrated. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=96/4) to afford the desired product Example 74b (1.4 g, yield70%) as a yellowish solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=462.1

Step 2: Example 74

To a solution of Example 74b (150 mg, 0.33 mmol), Example 74c (68 mg,0.36 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane/H₂O (4 mL/1 mL) were added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (24 mg,0.033 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (70 mg, 0.66 mmol). The mixture was degassed bynitrogen for three times and heated at 95° C. for 2 h. The reactionmixture was filtered, washed with EtOAc and concentrated. The residuewas purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=15/1) to afford the crude product,which was triturated in MeOH (5 mL), filtered and dried to give thedesired product Example 74 (30 mg, yield 21%) as a gray solid. LCMS[M/2+1]⁺=223.1. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.18 (s, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H),8.64 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.25 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),7.97 (ddd, J=8.4, 7.1, 2.2 Hz, 2H), 7.86 (dd, J=13.6, 7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.38(d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 4.36 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 4.28-4.21 (m, 2H), 2.46 (d,J=3.0 Hz, 3H), 2.42 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 2.00-1.88 (m, 2H).

Example 75: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 75

To a solution of Example 75a (150 mg, 0.33 mmol), Example 75b (75 mg,0.36 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane/H₂O (4 mL/1 mL) were added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (24 mg,0.033 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (70 mg, 0.66 mmol). The mixture was degassed bynitrogen for three times and heated at 95° C. for 2 h. The reactionmixture was filtered, washed with EtOAc and concentrated. The residuewas purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=15/1) to give the desired productExample 75 (49.0 mg, yield 33%) as a gray solid. LCMS [M/2+1]⁺=231.0. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.18 (s, 1H), 8.73 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.68 (s,1H), 8.24 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (d, J=7.9 Hz,1H), 7.98 (dd, J=8.7, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (dd, J=13.0, 7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.39(d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.36 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 4.30-4.20 (m, 2H), 2.56 (s,3H), 2.43 (br, 2H), 1.96 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 2H).

Example 77: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 77

Step 1: Example 77c

To a solution of Example 77a (800 mg, 3.26 mmol) in THF (16 mL) wasadded Example 77b (908 mg, 3.26 mmol) and PPh₃ (3.4 g, 13.1 mmol). Thenthe mixture was cooled to 0° C. and DIAD (3.3 g, 16.3 mmol) was addeddropwise under N₂. The resulting mixture was stirred at this temperaturefor 10 min and warmed to r.t. for 1 h. The mixture was extracted withEtOAc (50 mL*2). The combined organic phase was washed with brine, driedover Na₂SO₄, filtrated and the filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=20/1) to give the desired product Example 77c (930 mg, yield58%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=505.9

Step 2: Example 77d

To a solution of Example 77c (730 mg, 1.44 mmol) in THF/MeOH/H₂O (7 mL/7mL/3 mL) was added LiO.H₂O (182 mg, 4.34 mmol). The mixture was stirredat r.t. overnight. The solvent was evaporated and the residue wasacidified by 2N HCl to pH=4˜5. The resulting suspension was filtrated,and the solid was dried to give the desired product Example 77d (490 mg,yield 69%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=491.9

Step 3: Example 77e

To a solution of Example 77d (70 mg, 0.14 mmol) in DCM/pyridine (10 mL/1mL) was added POCl₃ (109 mg, 0.71 mmol) dropwise at 0° C. The mixturewas stirred at 0° C. for 1 h under N₂. The reaction was quenched withH₂O (0.5 mL). The solvent was evaporated and H₂O (2 mL) was added to theresidue. The suspension was stirred at r.t. for 10 min and filtrated.The solid was dried to give the desired product Example 77e (45 mg,crude) as a yellow solid, which was used in next step. LCMS [M+1]⁺=473.9

Step 4: Example 77

To a solution of Example 77e (45 mg, 0.10 mmol) in Dioxane/H₂O (2 mL/0.4mL) were added Example 77f (26 mg, 0.19 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (30 mg, 0.28 mmol)and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (7 mg, 0.01 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for2 hs under N₂. The mixture was filtrated and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified byPrep-HPLC to give the desired product Example 77 (2 mg, yield 5% overtwo steps) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=439.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.75 (s, 1H), 8.77 (s, 1H), 8.75 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (t,J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.00-7.95 (m, 2H), 7.87-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.69 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 4.95 (dd, J=14.0Hz, 3.2 Hz, 1H), 4.79 (dd, J=13.8, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.63 (dd, J=11.1, 4.7Hz, 1H), 4.30 (dd, J=11.1, 9.3 Hz, 1H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 1.46-1.37 (m, 1H),1.17-1.10 (m, 1H), 0.64-0.58 (m, 1H), 0.50-0.44 (m, 1H).

Example 78: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 78

Step 1: Example 78b

To a solution of Example 78a (1.0 g, 2.2 mmol), (Bpin)₂ (1.7 g, 6.5mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL) were added Pd₂(dba)₃ (199 mg, 0.2 mmol),x-phos (103 mg, 0.2 mmol) and KOAc (425 mg, 4.3 mmol). The mixture wasdegassed by nitrogen for three times and heated at 100° C. for 16 h. Thereaction mixture was filtered, the filtrate was concentrated andpurified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to afford thedesired product Example 78b (400 mg, yield 40%) as a pale-yellow solid.LCMS [M+1]⁺=462.1

Step 2: Example 78d

To a solution of Example 78c (500 mg, 2.5 mmol) in DAST (5 mL) wasstirred at r.t. for 64 h. The solution was quenched with ice water,extracted with EtOAc, and the organic layer was concentrated to affordthe crude product Example 78d (500 mg, yield 90%) as brown oil.

Step 3: Example 78

To a solution of Example 78b (100 mg, 0.22 mmol), Example 78d (53 mg,0.24 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane/H₂O (4 mL/1 mL) were added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (16 mg,0.02 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (69 mg, 0.65 mmol). The mixture was degassed bynitrogen for three times and heated at 95° C. for 2 h. The reactionmixture was filtered, washed with EtOAc and concentrated. The residuewas purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=20/1) to afford the crude product,which was further purified by Prep-HPLC to give the desired productExample 78 (4.1 mg, yield 4%) as a pink solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=477.0. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.20 (s, 1H), 8.99 (s, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H), 8.28 (d,J=10.2 Hz, 2H), 8.10-7.97 (m, 2H), 7.87 (dd, J=15.5, 7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.77(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 4.38 (br, 2H), 4.25 (br, 2H),2.48 (m, 2H), 2.16-1.84 (m, 5H).

Example 79: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 79

Step 1: Example 79b

To a solution of Example 79a (700 mg, 1.75 mmol), (Bpin)₂ (1.3 g, 5.25mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL) were added Pd₂(dba)₃ (160 mg, 0.175 mmol),x-phos (85 mg, 0.175 mmol) and KOAc (345 mg, 3.5 mmol). The mixture wasdegassed by nitrogen for three times and heated at 100° C. for 16 h. Thereaction mixture was filtered, washed with EtOAc/MeOH and concentrated.The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=87/13)to afford the desired product Example 79b (570 mg, yield 73%) as ayellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=448.1

Step 2: Example 79

To a solution of Example 79b (645 mg, 1.44 mmol), Example 79c (250 mg,1.20 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane/H₂O (8 mL/2 mL) were added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (88 mg,0.12 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (255 mg, 2.40 mmol). The mixture was degassed bynitrogen for three times and heated at 95° C. for 2 h. The reactionmixture was filtered, washed with EtOAc and concentrated. The residuewas purified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=81/19) to afford thecrude product (380 mg) which was triturated by DMSO (5 mL), filtered andthe DMSO solution was further purified by Prep-HPLC to give the desiredproduct Example 79 (28 mg, yield 5%) as an off-white solid. LCMS[M/2+1]⁺=225.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.40 (s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H),8.73 (s, 1H), 8.20 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (d,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.69 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (t, J=55.0 Hz, 1H), 4.13 (m,2H), 3.25 (m, 2H), 2.20 (m, 2H).

Example 80: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 80

Step 1: Example 80c

A slurry of Example 80a (20.0 g, 200 mmol), Example 80b (19.8 g, 100mmol), CH₃NO₂ (89.0 g, 1400 mmol), and K₂CO₃ (19.3 g, 140 mmol) wasstirred at r.t. for overnight. The mixture was diluted by DCM (200 mL),and filtered. The organic layer was concentrated and purified by silicagel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=50/1) to give the desired product Example80c (30.0 g, yield 94%) as colorless oil.

Step 2: Example 80d

To a mixture of Example 80c (30.0 g, 204 mmol) in THF (500 mL) was addedLAH (27.1 g, 714 mmol) at 0° C. carefully. The mixture was stirred atr.t. for overnight. The mixture was cooled to −5° C., and quenched by15% NaOH (100 mL), which was then filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated to give the desired product Example 80d (35.0 g, crudeyield 166%) as colorless oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=104.1.

Step 3: Example 80f

A mixture of Example 80d (20.0 g, crude), Example 80e (27.0 g, 105 mmol)in MeCN/AcOH (200 mL, v/v=4/1) was heated at 90° C. for overnight. Thenthe mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and to the residuewas added MeOH (100 mL)/conc. HCl (50 mL, 6 N), which was stirred atr.t. for 1 h. Then the mixture was adjusted pH to 7.0 and concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was directly purified by silica gelchromatography (DCM/MeOH=10/0-10/1) to give the desired product Example80f (2.2 g, yield 9%) as a pale-yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=248.1.

Step 4: Example 80h

A slurry of Example 80f (2.25 g, 8.1 mmol), Example 80g (2.0 g, 8.1mmol) and PPh₃ (2.56 g, 9.7 mmol) in dry DMF (20 mL) under N₂ was cooledto 0° C. Then, DIAD (1.96 g, 9.7 mmol) was added to the above mixturedropwise, which was stirred at 0° C. for 2.5 h. To the mixture was addedwater (20 mL), which was then extracted with EtOAc (30 mL*3). Thecombined organic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=20/1) to give the desired product Example80h (2.9 g, yield 70%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=507.9

Step 5: Example 80i

To a mixture of Example 80h (2.9 g, 5.72 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was addedLiO.H₂O (2.3 g, 57.2 mmol) in H₂O (20 mL). The mixture was stirred atr.t. for 3 h. The pH of the mixture was adjusted to 3, which was thenconcentrated in vacuo to give the crude product Example 80i (6.7 g,containing LiCl salt, crude yield 236%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=493.9

Step 6: Example 80j

To a mixture of Example 80i (6.5 g, 13.2 mmol) in pyridine (100 mL) at0° C. was added POCl₃ (2.0 g, 13.2 mmol) slowly. The mixture was stirredat 0° C. for 2.5 h. To the mixture was added water (30 mL), which wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. MeOH (60 mL) and H₂O (60 mL) wasadded and the resulting mixture was stirred at r.t. for 15 min, and thenfiltered. The filtered cake was washed with MeOH, dried in vacuo to givethe desired product Example 80j (2.4 g, yield 38%) as a pink solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=475.9

Step 4: Example 80

To a mixture of Example 80j (475 mg, 1.0 mmol), Example 80k (138 mg, 1.0mmol), and K₂CO₃ (690 mg, 5.0 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (15 mL/3 mL) wasadded Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (111 mg, 0.15 mmol). Then the mixture was degassed bybubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle. Afterthat, the mixture was heated at 95° C. for 1 h. The mixture wasconcentrated and directly purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=20/1), followed by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=15/1) to give thedesired product Example 80 (12.6 mg, yield 3%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=441.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.25 (s, 1H), 8.75 (d, J=2.4Hz, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),7.97 (dd, J=8.0, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (dd, J=8.6, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (dd,J=10.9, 7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.39 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),4.58-4.51 (m, 1H), 4.43 (dd, J=13.4, 3.1 Hz, 1H), 4.28 (t, J=10.3 Hz,1H), 3.87 (t, J=12.5 Hz, 1H), 3.26 (d, J=10.6 Hz, 1H), 2.48 (s, 3H),2.04 (t, J=12.9 Hz, 1H), 1.68 (t, J=12.2 Hz, 1H), 0.95 (d, J=6.5 Hz,3H).

Example 81: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 81

Step 1: Example 81c

Example 81a (38 g, 700 mmol) was stirred under reflux as Example 81b (40g, 350 mmol) was added dropwise over period of 2.5 h. After completionof addition, the mixture was stirred at reflux for addition 1.5 h. Thereaction was distilled under vacuum to give the desired product Example81c (7.9 g, yield 16%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=139.9

Step 2: Example 81d

To a solution of LAH (3.2 g, 85.2 mmol) in dry THF (120 mL) was stirredunder reflux as Example 81c (7.9 g, 56.8 mmol) in THF (20 mL) was addeddropwise over period of 2 h. After addition, the mixture was stirred atreflux for addition 1.5 h. The mixture was carefully quenched by waterblew 20° C. Then the mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasconcentrated to give the crude product Example 81d (6.6 g, yield 100%)as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=102.

Step 3: Example 81f

A solution of Example 81d (5.6 g, 55.4 mmol) and Example 81e (7.2 g,27.7 mmol) in MeCN/AcOH (160 mL/40 mL) was stirred at 90° C. for 16 h.The mixture was concentrated under vacuum. The residue was added 1N HCl(20 mL, aq.) and stirred at r.t. for 4 h. Then the mixture was adjustedto pH=11 with 30% NaOH solution. The mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel column(DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired product Example 81f (2.8 g, yield41%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=246

Step 4: Example 81h

To a solution of Example 81f (1.0 g, 4 mmol), Example 81g (1.1 g, 4mmol) and PPh₃ (4.1 g, 16 mmol) in dry DMF was added DIAD at 0° C. andthe mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2 h. The mixture was diluted withwater and extracted with EtOAc (200 mL*2). The combined organic layerwas dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired product Example 81h (900 mg, yield44%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=505.9.

Step 5: Example 81i

A mixture of Example 81h (900 mg, 1.8 mmol) and LiO.H₂O (227 mg, 5.4mmol) in MeOH/H₂O (10 mL/10 mL) was stirred at r.t. for 16 h. Thesolvent was concentrated and the residue was adjusted to pH about 5 with1N HCl (aq.). The mixture was filtered to give the desired productExample 81i (700 mg, yield 79%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=491.9.

Step 6: Example 81j

To a solution of Example 81i (350 mg, 0.7 mmol) in pyridine/DCM (12mL/120 mL) was added POCl₃ (322 mg, 2.1 mmol) at 0° C. and the mixturewas stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. The mixture was diluted with water andconcentrated. The residue was washed by MeOH/H₂O (10 mL/10 mL) to givethe desired product Example 81j (250 mg, yield 75%) as a red solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=473.9

Step 7: Example 81

A solution of Example 81j (250 mg, 0.5 mmol), Example 81k (137 mg, 1.0mmol) Na₂CO₃ (159 mg, 1.5 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (37 mg, 0.05 mmol) in1,4-dioxane/H₂O (3 mL/0.5 mL) was degassed by N₂ for 2 times and stirredat 80° C. for 2 h. The mixture was diluted with water and extracted withEtOAc (100 mL*2). The combined organic layer was concentrated andpurified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired product Example81 (7 mg, yield 3%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=439.0. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.64 (s, 1H), 8.74 (d, J=11.7 Hz, 2H), 8.29 (s, 1H),8.07 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.92 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H),7.85 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),5.28 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.87 (d, J=13.9 Hz, 1H), 3.63-3.52 (m, 1H), 3.41(t, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 2.13 (m, 1H), 1.38 (m, 1H), 1.09 (m,1H), 0.78 (m, 1H).

Example 82: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 82

Step 1: Example 82c

To a mixture of Example 82a (50 mg, 0.24 mmol), Example 82b (66 mg, 0.26mmol), and KOAc (47 mg, 0.48 mmol) in Dioxane (2 mL) was addedPd(dppf)Cl₂ (17 mg, 0.024 mmol). Then the mixture was degassed bybubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle. Afterheated at 100° C. for 1 h, the mixture was cooled to r.t. and filtered.The filtrate Example 82c (2 mL) was used for next step directly. LCMS[M+1]⁺=256.0

Step 2: Example 82

To the Example 82c (2 mL, from Step 1) was added Example 82d (15 mg,0.036 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (12 mg, 0.11 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (5 mg) and H₂O (0.2mL). Then the mixture was degassed by bubbling N₂ through the solutionfor 2 min using a syringe needle. After heating at 90° C. for 2 h, themixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by Prep-HPLC to give the desired product Example 82 (6.0 mg,yield 36%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=463.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,Chloroform-d) δ 10.50 (s, 1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.25-8.06 (m, 5H), 7.97 (t,J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.83-7.73 (m, 2H), 7.63 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.71 (t,J=54.0 Hz, 1H), 4.78 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.70 (s, 2H), 4.02-3.92 (m, 2H),2.36 (dt, J=10.8, 6.6 Hz, 2H).

Example 83: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 83

Step 1: Example 83b

To a solution of Example 83a (200 mg, 0.43 mmol), (Bpin)₂ (330 mg, 1.3mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (4 mL) were added Pd₂(dba)₃ (40 mg, 0.04 mmol),x-phos (21 mg, 0.04 mmol) and KOAc (85 mg, 0.87 mmol). The mixture wasdegassed by nitrogen for three times and heated at 100° C. for 16 h. Thereaction mixture was filtered, washed with MeOH (5 mL) and concentrated.The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=96/4) toafford the desired product Example 83b (150 mg, yield 75%) as a yellowsolid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=462.1

Step 2: Example 83

To a solution of Example 83b (150 mg, 0.33 mmol), Example 83c (74 mg,0.36 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane/H₂O (4 mL/1 mL) were added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (24 mg,0.033 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (103 mg, 0.98 mmol). The mixture was degassed bynitrogen for three times and heated at 95° C. for 2 h. The reactionmixture was filtered, washed with MeOH and concentrated. The residue waspurified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=15/1) to afford the crude product, whichwas triturated in MeOH (5 mL), filtered and dried to give the desiredproduct Example 83 (25 mg, yield 17%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=463.0.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.56 (s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H),8.56 (m, 1H), 8.13 (m, 1H), 7.88 (m, 1H), 7.74 (m, 1H), 7.66 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 7.60 (m, 1H), 7.38-7.35 (m, 1H), 7.26-7.08 (m, 1H), 6.94 (t,J=54 Hz, 1H), 4.35 (m, 2H), 3.88 (m, 1H), 2.40 (m, 2H), 1.48 (d, J=7.2Hz, 3H).

Example 84: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 84

Step 1: Example 84b

To a solution of Example 84a (500 mg, 1.0 mmol) in DCM/pyridine (200mL/20 mL) was added POCl₃ (1.5 g, 10.0 mmol) dropwise at 0° C. Themixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 h under N₂. The reaction was quenchedwith H₂O (15 mL). The solvent was evaporated and MeOH (15 mL) was addedto the residue. The suspension was stirred at r.t. for 10 min,filtrated, and dried to give the desired product Example 84b (80 mg,crude) as a yellow solid, which was used in next step. LCMS[M+1]⁺=487.9.

Step 5: Example 84

To a solution of Example 84b (80 mg, 0.16 mmol) in Dioxane/H₂O (3 mL/1.5mL) were added Example 84c (31 mg, 0.18 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (52 mg, 0.49 mmol)and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (12 mg, 0.02 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 95° C.for 3 h under N₂. The mixture was filtrated and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified byPrep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=20/1) and slurried (EtOAc/MeOH=20/1) to give thedesired product Example 83 (15 mg, yield 19% over two steps) as a whitesolid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=489.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.29 (s, 1H),9.02 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.68 (s, 1H), 8.36-8.23 (m, 1H), 8.09-7.97 (m,2H), 7.92 (dd, J=8.8, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (dd, J=10.9, 7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.63(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (t, J=55.0 Hz, 1H), 5.02(s, 1H), 4.64 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 2.94 (d, J=13.3 Hz, 2H), 1.97 (d,J=13.9 Hz, 2H), 1.67 (t, J=14.0 Hz, 2H), 1.53 (d, J=12.3 Hz, 2H).

Example 86: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 86

Step 1: Example 86c

To a solution of Example 86a (1.0 g, 3.82 mmol) in HOAc/MeCN (2 mL/8 mL)were added Example 86b (628 mg, 4.58 mmol). The mixture was stirred at90° C. overnight under N₂. After overnight reaction, HCl (2 M, 10 mL)was added to the reaction solution, which was stirred for about 2 h.Then, the pH of the reaction solution was adjusted to about 9 by K₂CO₃(aq.), and the mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. MeOH/DCM(4 mL/20 mL) was added to the residue, which was filtered and thefiltrate was purified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=4/1) togive the desired product Example 86c (425 mg, yield 45%) as a whitesolid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=246.0

Step 2: Example 86e

To the solution of Example 86c (425 mg, 1.73 mmol) in THF (10 mL) wereadded Example 86d (482 mg, 1.73 mmol) and PPh₃ (1.82 g, 6.94 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 0° C. for 10 min under N₂. Then, DIAD (1.75 g,8.67 mmol) was slowly injected into the above mixture at 0° C. under N₂.After 1.5 h's reaction at r.t., the reaction solution was concentratedunder reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by silica gelchromatography (DCM/MeOH=9/1) to give the desired product Example 86e(780 mg, yield 89%) as a pale-yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=505.9

Step 3: Example 86f

To a solution of Example 86e (780 mg, 1.54 mmol) in MeOH/H₂O (8 mL/2 mL)was added LiOH.H₂O (324 mg, 7.72 mmol) with stirring at r.t. Afterovernight, the pH of the reaction solution was adjusted to nearly 5 byHCl (aq.). The mixture was then concentrated under reduce pressure, andthe residue was mixed with water. The precipitate was collected anddried to give the desired product Example 86f (700 mg, yield 93%) as apale-yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=491.9

Step 4: Example 86g

To a solution of Example 86f (100 mg, 0.2 mmol) in DCM/pyridine (20 mL/2mL) was added POCl₃ (153 mg, 1 mmol) solution in DCM (1 mL) withstirring at 0° C. After 0.5 h, water (5 mL) was added to quench thereaction. Then, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure, and the residue was slurried by H₂O and the solid wasfiltrated to give the crude product Example 86g (77 mg, yield 81%) as apink solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=473.9

Step 5: Example 86

A mixture of Example 86g (77 mg, 0.16 mmol), Example 86h (28 mg, 0.16mmol), K₂CO₃ (45 mg, 0.33 mmol), and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (12 mg, 0.20 mmol) indioxane/H₂O (2 mL/1 mL) was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h. Then thesolution was filtrated and purified by Prep-HPLC to give the crudeproduct. The crude was purified by Prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to get thedesired product Example 86 (6 mg, yield 8%) as a gray solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=475.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.22 (s, 1H), 8.99 (d, J=2.3Hz, 1H), 8.69 (s, 1H), 8.26 (dd, J=8.2, 2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 7.73 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 3H), 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.57 (s, 1H), 7.30 (s, 1H),6.98 (t, J=55.0 Hz, 1H), 4.96 (s, 2H), 3.26 (s, 2H), 2.09 (s, 2H), 1.98(q, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 1.89-1.76 (m, 1H).

Example 87: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 87

Step 1: Example 87c

To a solution of Example 87a (147 mg, 0.78 mmol), Example 87b (400 mg,0.87 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane/H₂O (6 mL/2 mL) were added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (63 mg,0.09 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (276 mg, 2.6 mmol). The mixture was degassed bynitrogen for three times and heated at 95° C. for 16 h. The reactionmixture was filtered, washed with EtOAc and concentrated. The residuewas purified by silica gel (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired productExample 87c (280 mg, yield 81%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M/2+1]⁺=222.

Step 2: Example 87

To a solution of Example 87c (150 mg, 0.34 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) was addedDAST (1 mL) at 0° C., which was stirred at RT. for 1 h. The solution wasquenched with ice water, extracted with EtOAc, and the organic layer wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified byPrep-HPLC to give the desired product Example 87 (2.5 mg, yield 2%) as apray solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=445.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.23 (s,1H), 8.92 (s, 1H), 8.68 (s, 1H), 8.28 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (d, J=8.3Hz, 1H), 8.07 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=8.7, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (dd,J=16.0, 7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.59 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H),5.51 (d, J=47.0 Hz, 1H), 4.39 (s, 2H), 4.26 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 2.50 (br,2H), 1.97 (br, 2H).

Example 88 & 89: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compounds Example 88& Example 89

Step 1: Example 88 & Example 89

Example 56 (156 mg, 0.35 mmol) was purified by chiral HPLC (CHIRALCELOD, 5.0 cm I.D.*25 cm L, 100% MeOH, 60 mL/min) to afford Example 88(Peak 1, 47 mg, 99.61% ee, yield 60%) as a white solid, LCMS[M+1]⁺==441.0, and Example 89 (Peak 2, 55 mg, 99.80% ee, yield 70%) as apale-yellow solid, LCMS [M+1]⁺=441.0. The structures were temporarilyassigned.

NMR for Example 88

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.28 (s, 1H), 8.85 (s, 1H), 8.75 (d, J=2.4Hz, 1H), 8.20 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (dd,J=8.1, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (dd, J=8.6, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 7.80 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (t, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 4.58 (d, J=6.9 Hz,1H), 4.50 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.19 (t, J=9.7 Hz, 1H), 3.16 (t, J=9.9 Hz,1H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.12 (s, 1H), 1.84-1.70 (m, 2H), 1.53 (d, J=6.9 Hz,3H).

NMR for Example 89

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.28 (s, 1H), 8.85 (s, 1H), 8.75 (d, J=2.5Hz, 1H), 8.20 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (dd,J=8.1, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (dd, J=8.6, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 7.80 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (t, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 4.59 (s, 1H), 4.50(d, J=9.5 Hz, 1H), 4.19 (t, J=9.7 Hz, 1H), 3.15 (d, J=11.7 Hz, 1H), 2.48(s, 3H), 2.12 (s, 1H), 1.82-74 (m, 2H), 1.53 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

Example 88: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 88(Method 2)

Step 1: Example 88b

A solution of Example 88a (cas: 1558-60-7, 21 g, 0.21 mol) in 6N HCl(180 mL) was heated to 100° C. for 36 h. The mixture was cooled to r.t.,and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a brown solid. Then MeCN(100 mL) was added, and the mixture was stirred for 15 min at roomtemperature, and then filtrated. The solid was dried under reducedpressure to give the desired product Example 88b (24 g, yield 73%) as awhite solid, which was used in the next step without furtherpurification. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Methanol-d₄) δ 3.36 (dt, J=13.5, 6.7 Hz,1H), 2.51-2.40 (m, 2H), 2.04-1.91 (m, 1H), 1.81 (dq, J=14.5, 7.4 Hz,1H), 1.30 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H).

Step 2: Example 88c

A solution of Example 88b (24 g, 0.16 mol) in THF (500 mL) was cooled to0° C. under N₂ protection. Then LiAlH₄ (15 g, 0.39 mol) was addedcarefully in portions during 2 h. The mixture was stirred for 30 min at0° C., and warmed to room temperature for overnight with stirring. Water(15 mL), 15% NaOH (aq., 15 mL) and water (45 mL) were addedsubsequently, and the resulting mixture was stirred for 30 min, and thenfiltrated. The solid was washed by THF (50 mL), and the organic layerwas concentrated under reduced pressure, which was purified by reducedpressure distillation to give the desired product Example 88c (4.41 g,yield 27%) as colorless liquid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 6.46 (s, 1H), 3.76 (h, J=6.4 Hz, 1H),3.68-3.51 (m, 1H), 2.92 (dddd, J=8.2, 6.3, 4.1, 2.3 Hz, 1H), 2.72 (s,2H), 1.76-1.51 (m, 3H), 1.35 (dddd, J=14.7, 8.8, 6.7, 3.1 Hz, 1H), 1.20(d, J=6.3 Hz, 3H).

Step 3: Example 88e

A solution of Example 88c (4.41 g, 42.88 mmol) and Example 88d (2.25 g,8.58 mmol) in MeCN (80 mL) and AcOH (20 mL) was degassed with N₂ threetimes, and heated to 90° C. for 16 h. The mixture was cooled to roomtemperature, and then 6N HCl (10 mL) was added. The resulting mixturewas stirred for 1 h, and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was cooled to 0° C. and adjusted pH=10˜11 with 30% NaOH (aq.).The mixture was stirred for 30 min, and concentrated under reducedpressure, which was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=91/9) to give the desired product Example 88e (542 mg, yield26%) as a pale yellow gel. LCMS [M+1]⁺=248.1

Step 4: Example 88g

A solution of Example 88e (480 mg, 1.94 mmol), Example 88f (540 mg, 1.94mmol) and PPh₃ (1.27 g, 4.86 mmol) in dry THF (20 mL) was degassed withN₂ three times and cool to 0° C. DIAD (1.18 g, 5.83 mmol) was addeddropwise and the mixture was stirred for 2 h at 0° C.˜r.t. The mixturewas concentrated under reduced pressure, which was purified by silicagel chromatography (EtOAc/MeOH=91/9) to give the desired product Example88g (700 mg, yield 71%) as pale yellow gel. LCMS [M+1]⁺=507.9

Step 5: Example 88h

A solution of Example 88g (700 mg, 1.38 mmol) and LiO.H₂O (174 mg, 4.14mmol) in MeOH (20 mL), THF (20 mL) and water (5 mL) was heated to 40° C.overnight. The mixture was cooled to room temperature, and adjustedpH=3˜4 with 1N HCl. Then the mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure to give the desired product Example 88h (860 mg, crude, yield100%) as a white solid, which was used in the next step without furtherpurification. LCMS [M+1]⁺=493.9

Step 6: Example 88i

A solution of Example 88h (860 mg, crude, 1.38 mmol) in pyridine (70 mL)was cooled to 0° C. under N₂ protection. Then POCl₃ (845 mg, 5.52 mmol)was added dropwise and the mixture was stirred for 1 h at 0° C. Water (5mL) was added to the mixture, which was concentrated under reducedpressure. Water (20 mL) was added to the residue, which was stirred for30 min at room temperature, and filtrated. The solid was washed by water(20 mL), dried under reduced pressure to give the desired productExample 88i (280 mg, yield 42%) as a pink solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=475.9

Step 7: Example 88

To a solution of Example 88i (280 mg, 0.59 mmol), Example 88j (121 mg,0.88 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (188 mg, 1.77 mmol) in dioxane (30 mL) and water(5 mL) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (43 mg, 0.059 mmol). The mixture wasdegassed with N₂ three times, heated to 95° C. for 2 h. The mixture wascooled to room temperature, and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give 90 mg crudeproduct. Then EtOAc (5 mL) was added, and the mixture was slurried for30 min at room temperature, and filtrated. The solid was washed by EtOAc(2 mL), and dried under reduced pressure to give the desired productExample 88 (72 mg, yield 27%) as a pale brown solid. (>99% ee). LCMS[M+1]⁺=441.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.28 (s, 1H), 8.85 (s, 1H),8.74 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.20 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),7.97 (dd, J=8.1, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (dd, J=8.6, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (d,J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 4.59 (s,1H), 4.50 (d, J=9.8 Hz, 1H), 4.19 (t, J=9.8 Hz, 1H), 3.16 (t, J=9.9 Hz,1H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.12 (s, 1H), 1.77 (q, J=14.4, 13.1 Hz, 2H), 1.53 (d,J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

Example 90: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 90

Step 1: Example 90c

To a slurry of Example 90b (2.0 g, 7.27 mmol) in THF (30 mL) at 0° C.was added NaH (349 mg, 8.72 mmol), which was stirred for 30 min. ThenExample 90a (1.39 g, 7.27 mmol) was added at 0° C. and the resultingmixture was warmed to r.t. overnight. To the mixture was added water (20mL), which was then extracted by EtOAc (30 mL*3). The combined organiclayer was saturated with brine, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfateand concentrated under reduced pressure to give the crude productExample 90c (2.5 g, crude yield 90%) as yellow oil. LCMS[M+1]⁺=384.9/386.9

Step 2: Example 90d

To a mixture of Example 90c (2.5 g, crude) in MeOH (10 mL) was addedN₂H₄.H₂O (5 mL, 80% in water), which was stirred at r.t. for 5 h. Water(20 mL) was added to the mixture, which was then extracted with DCM (30mL*3). The combined organic layer was saturated with brine, dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was directly purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=1/0˜10/1) to give the crude product Example 90d (580 mg, yield31% over two step) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=253.9/255.9

Step 3: Example 90f

A mixture of Example 90d (580 mg, 2.27 mmol), Example 90e (1.19 g, 4.54mmol) in MeCN/AcOH (10 mL, v/v=4/1) was heated at 90° C. overnight. Themixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and to the residue wasadded MeOH (10 mL)/conc. HCl (5 ml, 12 N), which was stirred at r.t. for1 h. Then the mixture was adjusted to pH 7.0 and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was directly purified by silica gelchromatography (DCM/MeOH=1/0˜30/1) to give the crude product Example 90f(600 mg, 50% purity @254 nm, yield 33%) as a yellow solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=398.9/400.9

Step 4: Example 90g

To a mixture of Example 90f (600 mg, 50% purity, 0.75 mmol) in MeOH (10mL) was added 30% aq. NaOH (10 mL), which was heated at 100° C.overnight. The mixture was then concentrated in vacuo and then adjustedto pH 7.0 with conc. HCl. Then the mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure and the residue was directly purified by reversed phasecolumn (H₂O/MeCN=1/0˜0/1), but desired product was absorbed on silicagel (3.0 g). The desired product Example 90g (˜3.0 g, absorbed on silicagel) as a white solid was used in the next step directly without furtherpurification. LCMS [M+1]⁺=417.9/419.9

Step 5: Example 90h

To a mixture of Example 90g (2.0 g, contain silica gel, 0.48 mmol) inpyridine (100 mL) at 0° C. was added POCl₃ (734 mg, 4.80 mmol), whichwas stirred at 0° C. for 1 h. To the mixture was added water (2 mL),which was then concentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue wasadded H₂O (100 mL), which was extracted with DCM (100 mL*3). Thecombined organic layer was saturated with brine, dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=20/1), followed by Prep-HPLC to givethe desired product Example 90h (25 mg, yield 8% over two step) as awhite solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=399.9/401.9

Step 6: Example 90

To a mixture of Example 90h (25 mg, 0.063 mmol), Example 90i (16 mg,0.094 mmol), and Na₂CO₃ (20 mg, 0.19 mmol) in Dioxane/H₂O (4 mL,v/v=10/1) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (5 mg). Then the mixture was degassed bybubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle. Afterthat, the mixture was heated at 90° C. for 2 h. The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was purified byPrep-HPLC to give the desired product Example 90 (3.8 mg, yield 14%) asa white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=449.0. NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.84 (s,1H), 8.84-8.77 (m, 1H), 8.59 (s, 1H), 8.12 (dd, J=8.1, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.94(t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (dd, J=8.0, 1.6 Hz, 1H),7.69 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.63-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.31 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.95(t, J=54.9 Hz, 1H), 4.80 (s, 2H), 4.02 (br, 2H), 3.69 (br, 2H).

Example 91: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 91

Step 1: Example 91c

To a mixture of Example 91a (20.0 g, 71.9 mmol), and DABCO (16.1 g,143.9 mmol) in DMF (400 mL) was added Example 91b (13.3 g, 107.9 mmol).Then the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 h. The reactionmixture was poured into water (500 mL) with stirring. The precipitatewas filtered, and the filter cake was washed with H₂O (150 mL*3) anddried in vacuo to afford the desired product Example 91c (19.0 g, yield73%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=365.9

Step 2: Example 91d

To a hot Ph₂O (300 mL) at 190° C. was added Example 91c (19 g, 52.1mmol), which was stirred for 5 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to 25°C. and then directly purified by silica gel chromatography (PetroleumEther/EtOAc=14/1˜˜0/1) to afford the desired product Example 91d (14.37g, yield 75%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=365.9

Step 3: Example 91e

To a solution of KOH (3.07 g, 55.0 mmol) in 95% MeOH (200 mL) was addedExample 91d (3.65 g, 10.0 mmol), and the reaction mixture was stirred at60° C. for 5 h. The mixture concentrated to dryness, diluted withice-water (50 mL), and extracted with EtOAc (50 mL). The aqueous layerwas acidified with 6N HCl to pH=1˜2, and stirred for 15 min. Theresulting mixture was then filtered, and the solid was washed with water(10 mL) and dried to give the crude product Example 91e (2.7 g, yield96%) as a white solid. LCMS [M−1]⁻=278.8.

Step 4: Example 91f

A mixture of crude Example 91e (2.7 g, 1.0 mmol) and conc. H₂SO₄ (0.5mL) in MeOH (100 mL) was heated to reflux overnight. The mixtureconcentrated in vacuo, and then diluted with ice-water (50 mL), whichwas then extracted with EtOAc (25 mL*2). The organic layer was washedwith brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, and concentrated in vacuo. The residuewas purified by silica gel chromatography (Petroleum ether/EtOAc=1/5) toafford the desired compound Example 91f (1.6 g, yield 88%) as a yellowsolid. LCMS [M−1]⁻=292.8.

Step 5: Example 91h

A mixture of Example 91f (816 mg, 7.77 mmol), Example 91g (608 mg, 2.77mmol) and PPh₃ (1.80 g. 6.93 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) was treated with DIAD(1.46 g, 7.21 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) at 10° C., which was stirred at r.t.for 18 h. The mixture was diluted with H₂O (20 mL) and then extractedwith EtOAc (40 mL). The organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified bysilica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired productExample 91h (1.0 g, yield 73%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=495.9.

Step 6: Example 91i

To a solution of Example 91h (1.0 g, 2.0 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was added1N LiOH (aq., 4 mL, 4.0 mmol) with stirring at r.t for overnight. The pHof the reaction mixture was adjusted to nearly 1-2 by 1N HCl(aq.). Theprecipitate was filtered and the solid was dried under reduce pressureto give the desired product Example 91i (800 mg, yield 83%) as a whitesolid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=481.8.

Step 7: Example 91j

To a mixture of Example 91i (300 mg, 0.3 mmol) in pyridine (100 mL) at0° C. was added POCl₃ (455 mg, 3.0 mmol) slowly. The mixture was stirredat 0° C. for 2.5 h. To the mixture was added ice-water (50 mL), whichwas concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified bysilica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=20/1), followed by prep-TLC(DCM/MeOH=20/1) to give the desired product Example 91j (40 mg, yield29%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=463.8

Step 8: Example 91

To a mixture of Example 91j (40 mg, 0.086 mmol), Example 91k (18 mg,0.129 mmol), and Na₂CO₃ (28 mg, 0.258 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (1.8 mL,v/v=3/1) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (3 mg). Then the mixture was degassed bybubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle. Afterthat, the mixture was heated at 100° C. for 2.0 h. The mixture wasconcentrated and directly purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=20/1) to givethe desired product Example 91 (28 mg, yield 76%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=429.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.71 (s, 1H), 8.47 (d,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.21 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.84 (t, J=7.9 Hz,1H), 7.60-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.44 (dd, J=8.2, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (d, J=2.1 Hz,1H), 7.24 (s, 1H), 7.17 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 3.17 (s, 2H), 2.57 (s, 3H),2.09 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 2H), 1.78 (m, 2H).

Example 93: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 93

Step 1: Example 93c

To a solution of Example 93a (2.0 g, 16.18 mmol) in MeCN (32 mL) wasadded AcOH (8 mL) and Example 93b (2.12 g, 8.09 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 90° C. for 16 h. The mixture was cooled to r.t., followed byaddition of 1N HCl (aq., 2 mL), which was stirred for another 2 hs. Themixture was basified by 30% NaOH (aq.) to pH=9 and concentrated. Theresidue was purified by column chromatography (DCM/MeOH=78/22) to givethe desired product Example 93c (1.5 g, yield 4l %) as light yellow oil.LCMS [M+1]⁺=232.0

Step 2: Example 93e

Example 93c (1.5 g, 6.5 mmol), Example 93d (1.8 g, 6.5 mmol) and PPh₃(3.4 g, 13.0 mmol) were dissolved in dry DMF (30 mL), which was cooledto 0° C. DIAD (2.6 g, 13.0 mmol) was added slowly under nitrogenatmosphere at this temperature. The mixture was stirred from 0° C. tor.t. for 16 h. Water was added, and the mixture was extracted with EtOAc(50 mL*3). The combined organic layers were concentrated and purified bysilica gel chromatography (EtOAc/MeOH=70/30) to give the desired productExample 93e (1.7 g, yield 55%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=491.9

Step 3: Example 93f

To a solution of Example 93e (1.7 g, 3.5 mmol) in THF/MeOH/H₂O (15 mL/10mL/5 mL) was added LiO.H₂O (436 mg, 10.4 mmol). The mixture was stirredat r.t. for 16 h. The reaction was concentrated, acidified by 1N HCl(aq.) to pH=3˜4, and filtered. The solid was collected and dried to givethe desired product Example 93f (1.1 g, yield 67%) as a white solid.LCMS [M+1]⁺=477.9

Step 4: Example 93g

To a solution of Example 93f (550 mg, 1.15 mmol) in pyridine/DCM (5mL/70 mL) at 0° C. was added POCl₃ (530 mg, 3.46 mmol) slowly and themixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 h. The reaction was quenched byadding water slowly at 0° C., concentrated and purified by silica gelchromatography (DCM/MeOH=90/10) to give the desired product Example 93g(15 mg, yield 3%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=459.9

Step 5: Example 93

A mixture of Example 93g (15 mg, 0.033 mmol), Example 93h (6.8 mg, 0.039mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (2.5 mg, 0.0033 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (7 mg, 0.065 mmol)in 1,4-dioxane (1 mL)/H₂O (0.25 mL) was heated at 95° C. under nitrogenatmosphere for 2 h. The reaction was cooled to room temperature,filtered and concentrated. The residue was purified by prep-TLC(DCM/MeOH=15/1) to give the desired product Example 93 (3 mg, yield 20%)as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=461.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.45(s, 1H), 8.98 (s, 1H), 8.66 (s, 1H), 8.27 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (d,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.67-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=7.5Hz, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (t, J=54 Hz, 1H), 6.58 (d, J=8.6Hz, 1H), 4.96 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 4.74 (s, 1H), 2.93 (s, 2H), 1.97 (d,J=13.1 Hz, 2H).

Example 94: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 94

Step 1: Example 94

To a mixture of Example 15h (100 mg, crude) in DCM (4 mL) was added TFA(1 mL), which was stirred at 25° C. for 3 h. The mixture was added intosat.NaHCO₃ (30 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (20 mL*3). The combinedorganic layers were washed by brine, dried over NaSO₄ and concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC to givethe desired product Example 94 (9.7 mg, 12.5% yield) as a white solid.LCMS [M+1]⁺=348.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.59 (s, 0.69H), 10.37(s, 0.32H), 8.63 (s, 0.62H), 8.62 (s, 0.29H), 7.97-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.24(d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (m, J=8.0, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 6.89-6.72 (m, 2H),5.66-5.56 (m, 1H), 5.36-5.28 (m, 1H), 4.79 (s, 1H), 4.62 (s, 2H), 3.65(s, 1H), 3.62 (s, 2H), 3.46 (s, 1H), 3.34 (s, 1H).

Example 95: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 95

Step 1: Example 95b

To a mixture of Example 95b (180 mg, 0.42 mmol) in pyridine (60 mL) at0° C. was added POCl₃ (319 mg, 2.09 mmol), which was stirred at 0° C.for 1 h. After then, to the mixture was added water (2 mL) andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. To the residuewas added H₂O (100 mL), which was extracted with DCM (100 mL*3). Thecombined organic layer was saturated with brine, dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas purified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=20/0-20/1) to givethe desired product Example 95b (50 mg, yield 30%) as a white solid.LCMS [M+1]⁺=413.9/415.9

Step 2: Example 95

To a mixture of Example 95b (15 mg, 0.036 mmol), Example 95c (9 mg,0.054 mmol), and Na₂CO₃ (12 mg, 0.11 mmol) in Dioxane/H₂O (2 mL,v/v=10/1) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (5 mg). Then the mixture was degassed bybubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle. Afterthat, the mixture was heated at 100° C. for 2 h. The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was purified byprep-HPLC to give the desired product Example 95 (2.7 mg, yield 16%) asa white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=453.0. NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 10.47(s, 1H), 8.72 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.22 (s, 1H), 8.20-8.09 (m, 3H), 7.95(t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (dd, J=8.1, 2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (dd, J=7.8, 1.9Hz, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H),4.67 (s, 2H), 3.99-3.93 (m, 2H), 2.40-2.31 (m, 2H), 2.14-2.05 (m, 1H),1.09-1.03 (m, 4H).

Example 96: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 96

Step 1: Example 96c

A mixture of Example 96a (1.0 g, 4.3 mmol), Example 96b (1.0 g, 4.3mmol) and PPh₃ (1.69 g, 6.45 mmol) in dry DMF (10 mL) was stirred at 0°C. under N₂ atmosphere. To the above mixture was injected DIAD (1.04 g,5.16 mmol), which was stirred for another 2.5 h. The mixture was dilutedwith H₂O (20 mL) and then extracted with EtOAc (40 mL). The organiclayer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=7/3) to give the desired product Example 96c (700 mg, yield37%) as yellow oil, which turned into a yellow solid after stayingovernight. LCMS [M+1]⁺=445.9/447.9.

Step 2: Example 96d

To a solution of Example 96e (700 mg, 1.57 mmol) in MeOH/H₂O (10 mL/10mL) was added LiO.H₂O (180 mg, 4.3 mmol) with stirring at r.t. After 3h, the pH of the reaction mixture was adjusted to nearly 5 by HCl(aq.).The resulting mixture was concentrated under reduce pressure to give thecrude product Example 96d (856 mg, yield 100%) as a white solid, whichwas used in the next step without further purification. LCMS[M+1]⁺=431.9/433.9.

Step 3: Example 96e

To a solution of Example 96d (856 mg, crude, 1.98 mmol) in pyridine (6mL) was added POCl₃ (940 mg, 6.2 mmol) with stirring at 0° C. After 0.5h, water (10 mL) was added to quench the reaction, and the mixture wasfiltrated. The filtrate was washed by water for several times to givethe crude product Example 96e (200 mg, yield 24%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=413.9/415.9.

Step 4: Example 96

A mixture of Example 96e (100 mg, 0.23 mmol), Zn(CN)₂ (35 mg, 0.26mmol), K₂CO₃ (65 mg, 0.46 mmol), and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (17 mg, 0.02 mmol) inDMF (3 mL) was stirred at 125° C. for overnight. Then the solution wasfiltrated and purified by Prep-HPLC to give the desired product Example96 (2.2 mg, yield 27%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=361. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.00 (s, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H), 8.10-8.01 (m, 2H), 7.84(dd, J=15.2, 7.4 Hz, 3H), 7.59 (dd, J=7.8, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 4.36 (d, J=5.1Hz, 2H), 4.27-4.21 (m, 2H), 2.42 (d, J=14.4 Hz, 2H), 1.92 (s, 2H).

Example 97: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 97

Step 1: Example 97b

To a solution of Example 97a (10 g, 139 m mol) in DMF (600 mL) in an icebath was added NaH (6 g, 278 mmol, 60% in mineral oil) slowly. After 20min, BnBr (26 g, 153 mmol) was added dropwise into the above mixture.The resulting solution was stirred at r.t. overnight, which was thenquenched with H₂O (200 mL), concentrated under reduced pressure, andextracted with EtOAc (300 mL). The organic layer was concentrated andpurified by silica gel chromatography (100% Petroleum Ether) to give thedesired product Example 97b (15 g, yield 67%) as yellow oil. LCMS[M+1]⁺=163.0

Step 2: Example 97d

To a solution of Example 97b (15 g, 92.6 mmol) in DCM (300 mL) was addedRh₂(OAc)₄ (150 mg), then Example 97c (32 g, 278 mmol) was added dropwiseinto the reaction over 10 h. The resulting solution was stirred at r.t.overnight. The solution was concentrated and purified by silica gelchromatography (Petroleum Ether/EtOAc=20/0-20/1) to give the desiredproduct Example 97d (crude, 4.1 g, yield 18%) as yellow oil. LCMS[M+1]⁺=249.1

Step 3: Example 97e

A solution of Example 97d (4.1 g, 16.5 mmol), LiO.H₂O (3.5 g, 82.7 mmol)in MeOH (30 mL), THF (90 mL) and H₂O (30 mL), was heated to 50° C.overnight. The solution was washed with EtOAc (30 mL), acidified by 3NHCl (20 mL), and then extracted with EtOAc (20 mL*2). The organic layerwas concentrated to give the crude product Example 97e (3 g, crude yield83%) as colorless oil. LCMS [M−1]⁻=219.1

Step 4: Example 97f

Under an atmosphere of N₂, Example 97e (2.5 g, 11.4 mmol), DPPA (3 mL),Et₃N (3.4 g, 34.1 mmol) were dissolved in toluene (50 mL), after 2 min,BnOH (2.4 mL) was added. The resulting solution was stirred at 110° C.for 3 h. The solution was concentrated and purified by silica gelchromatography (EtOAc/Petroleum Ether=1/5) to give the desired productExample 97f (2.9 g, yield 78%) as colorless oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=326.0

Step 5: Example 97g

Under an atmosphere of H₂, Example 97f (2.5 g, 7.7 mmol) was dissolvedin MeOH (100 mL) and THF (25 mL), then 10% Pd/C (125 mg) was added intothe reaction. The solution was adjust pH=6 by 3N HCl and heated to 25°C. for 3 h. The solution was filtered, and the filtrate was concentratedto obtain the desired product Example 97g (2.3 g, yield 100%) ascolorless oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=102.1

Step 6: Example 97i

A solution of Example 97g (2.1 g, 20.8 mmol) and Example 97h (3.6 g,13.9 mmol) in MeCN (60 mL) and AcOH (15 mL) was stirred at 95° C.overnight. The solution was diluted with 2N NaOH (30 mL), and extractedwith EtOAc (50 mL*2). The combined organic phase was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired product Example 97i (1 g, yield 30%)as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=246.0

Step 7: Example 97k

To a solution of Example 97i (700 mg, 3 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) were addedExample 97j (920 mg, 3.3 mmol) and PPh₃ (1.6 g, 6.0 mmol). Then themixture was cooled to 0° C. and DIAD (915 mg, 4.5 mmol) was addeddropwise under N₂. The resulting mixture was stirred at this temperaturefor 10 min and warmed to r.t. for 1 h. The mixture was extracted withEtOAc (25 mL*2). The combined organic phase was washed with brine, driedover Na₂SO₄, filtrated and the filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired product Example 97k (1 g, yield 71%)as pale-yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=505.9

Step 8: Example 971

To a solution of Example 97k (1 g, 2.0 mmol) in THF/MeOH/H₂O (12 mL/4mL/4 mL) was added LiO.H₂O (125 mg, 3.0 mmol). The mixture was stirredat r.t. overnight. The solvent was evaporated and the residue wasacidified by 3N HCl to pH=2˜3. The resulting solution was extracted byEtOAc, and the organic layer was concentrated to give the desiredproduct Example 971 (1.5 g, yield 100%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=491.9

Step 9: Example 97m

To a solution of Example 971 (400 mg, 0.41 mmol) in pyridine (200 mL)was added POCl₃ (624 mg, 2.0 mmol) dropwise at 0° C. The mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 1 h under N₂. The reaction was quenched with H₂O(80 mL). The solvent was concentrated and purified by silica gelchromatography (MeOH/DCM=1/10) to give the desired product Example 97m(50 mg, yield 13%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=474.0

Step 10: Example 97

To a solution of Example 97m (50 mg, 0.1 mmol) in Dioxane/H₂O (2 mL/1mL) were added Example 97n (16 mg, 0.12 mmol), Na₂CO₃ (34 mg, 0.32 mmol)and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (8 mg, 0.01 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 95° C. for3 h under N₂. The mixture was filtrated and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified bysilica-gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=20/1) to obtained a brown solid (40mg), which was slurried by EtOAc/MeOH (v/v=10/1) to give the desiredproduct Example 97 (14 mg, yield 30%) as a gray solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=439.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.26 (s, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=2.4Hz, 1H), 8.66 (s, 1H), 8.10 (s, 1H), 7.98 (dd, J=8.0, 2.5 Hz, 2H), 7.89(d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.34 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.27(d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.42 (s, 1H), 4.16 (s, 1H), 3.46 (s, 1H), 2.52 (s,13H), 2.18 (s, 2H), 1.54 (q, J=8.6, 6.9 Hz, 2H), 1.24-1.05 (m, 1H).

Example 98: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 98

Step 1: Example 98

To a mixture of Example 98a (100 mg, 0.22 mmol), Example 98b (62 mg,0.33 mmol), and Na₂CO₃ (70 mg, 0.66 mmol) in Dioxane/H₂O (2 mL,v/v=10/1) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (10 mg). Then the mixture was degassedby bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle.After that, the mixture was heated at 90° C. for overnight. The mixturewas concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was purified byprep-HPLC, followed by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=20/1) to give the desiredproduct Example 98 (4.2 mg, yield 4%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=449.0/¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.17 (s, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H),8.49-8.37 (m, 2H), 8.26 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.98(d, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (dd, J=12.4, 7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (d, J=8.7 Hz,1H), 4.37 (s, 2H), 4.29-4.18 (m, 2H), 1.95 (s, 2H), 1.21 (s, 2H).

Example 99: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 99

Step 1: Example 99

To a mixture of Example 99a (100 mg, 0.22 mmol), Example 99b (69 mg,0.33 mmol), and Na₂CO₃ (70 mg, 0.66 mmol) in Dioxane/H₂O (2 mL,v/v=10/1) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (10 mg). Then the mixture was degassedby bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle.After that, the mixture was heated at 90° C. for overnight. The mixturewas concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was purified byprep-HPLC to give the desired product Example 99 (15.4 mg, yield 16%) asa white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=465.0. NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.16 (s,1H), 8.67 (s, 1H), 8.58-8.50 (m, 2H), 8.26 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (t,J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (dd, J=8.6, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (dd, J=11.6, 7.9 Hz,2H), 7.39 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 4.36 (t, J=4.5 Hz, 2H), 4.29-4.20 (m, 2H),2.44 (s, 2H), 1.95 (s, 2H).

Example 100: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 100

Step 1: Example 100b

To a mixture of Example 100a (53 mg, 0.128 mmol), Bis(pinacolato)diboron(34 mg, 0.134 mmol), and KOAc (32 mg, 0.32 mmol) in dioxane (1.2 mL) wasadded Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (5 mg, 0.006 mmol). Then the mixture was degassed bybubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle. Afterbeing heated at 95° C. for 1.5 h, the mixture Example 100b was cooled tor.t., which was used for next step without further purification. LCMS[M+1]⁺=462.1

Step 2: Example 100d

Example 100c (49 mg, 0.256 mmol), and Na₂CO₃ (41 mg, 0.384 mmol) wereadded to the cooled mixture of Example 100b (crude mixture, 0.128 mmol),followed by water (0.3 mL) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (3 mg). Then the mixture wasdegassed by bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringeneedle. After that, the mixture was heated at 95° C. for 1.5 h. Themixture was concentrated and directly purified by Prep-TLC(DCM/MeOH=20/1) to give the product Example 100d (30.0 mg, yield 53%over two steps) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]+=443.1

Step 3: Example 100

To a solution of Example 100d (25 mg, 0.057 mmol) in dry CH₂Cl₂ (5 mL)was added DAST (0.15 mL) at 5° C. under a nitrogen atmosphere. Thereaction mixture was stirred at 5-10° C. for 2 h, and then quenched bythe addition of saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate. The resultingmixture was allowed to stir for 10 min. The mixture was extracted withDCM, and the combined extracts were washed with brine, dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered, concentrated, and purified by Prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=20/1)to give the desired product Example 100 (6.6 mg, yield 26%) as anoff-white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=445.1.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 10.49 (s, 1H), 8.86 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H),8.25-8.14 (m, 3H), 8.11 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (dd, J=8.1, 2.4 Hz, 1H),7.96 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (dd, J=7.9, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (t, J=7.8 Hz,2H), 5.56 (d, J=46.8 Hz, 2H), 4.78 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 4.69 (s, 2H), 3.97(t, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 2.36 (p, J=6.4 Hz, 2H).

Example 101: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 101

Step 1: Example 101b

To a mixture of Example 101a (300 mg, 0.69 mmol) in pyridine (100 mL) at0° C. was added POCl₃ (300 mg, 1.96 mmol) slowly. The mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 2.5 h. To the mixture was added water (50 mL),which was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purifiedby silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=20/1) to give the desired productExample 101b (30 mg, yield 10%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=413.9/415.9

Step 2: Example 101

To a mixture of Example 101b (30 mg, 0.073 mmol), Example 101c (14 mg,0.073 mmol), and Na₂CO₃ (23 mg, 0.22 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (1 mL,v/v=4/1) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (3 mg). Then the mixture was degassed bybubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle. Afterthat, the mixture was heated at 95° C. for 1.5 h. The mixture wasconcentrated and directly purified by prep-HPLC to give the desiredproduct Example 101 (5.0 mg, yield 14%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=481.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 10.51 (s, 1H), 9.00 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.28-8.09 (m, 5H), 7.97 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.87-7.76 (m,2H), 7.64 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 4.71 (s, 2H), 4.04-3.90 (m,2H), 2.37 (s, 2H).

Example 102: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 102

Step 1: Example 102b

To a mixture of Example 102a (1.00 g, 2.31 mmol) in pyridine (200 mL) at0° C. was added POCl₃ (1.42 g, 9.28 mmol) in DCM (50 mL) slowly. Themixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2.5 h. To the mixture was added water(80 mL), which was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=20/1) to give thedesired product Example 102b (100 mg, yield 10%) as a white solid.

LCMS [M+1]⁺=413.9/415.9

Step 2: Example 102c

To a mixture of Example 102b (42 mg, 0.10 mmol), Bis(pinacolato)diboron(26 mg, 0.11 mmol), and KOAc (25 mg, 0.25 mmol) in dioxane (1 mL) wasadded Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (4 mg, 0.005 mmol). Then the mixture was degassed bybubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle. Afterheated at 95° C. for 1.5 h. The mixture Example 102c was cooled to r.t.,which was used for next step without further purification. LCMS[M+1]⁺=462.1

Step 3: Example 102

Example 102d (37 mg, 0.20 mmol), and Na₂CO₃ (32 mg, 0.30 mmol) wereadded to the cooled mixture of Example 102c (crude mixture, 0.10 mmol),followed by water (0.3 mL) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (3 mg). Then the mixture wasdegassed by bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringeneedle. After that, the mixture was heated at 95° C. for 1.5 h. Themixture was concentrated and directly purified by Prep-TLC(DCM/MeOH=20/1), followed by Prep-HPLC to give the desired productExample 102 (10.0 mg, yield 23% over two steps) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]+=441.1. NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 10.50 (s, 1H), 8.85 (s, 1H),8.23-8.11 (m, 5H), 7.96 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.61(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 4.69(s, 2H), 4.01-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.05 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 2.36 (s, 2H), 1.42(t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H).

Example 103: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 103

Step 1: Example 103

A mixture of Example 103a (83 mg, 0.2 mmol), Example 103b (32 mg, 0.3mmol), K, CO₃ (55 mg, 0.4 mmol), and CuI (8 mg, 0.04 mmol) in dry DMSO(2 mL) was heated at 120° C. for 48 h. The reaction was cooled to r.t.,and then purified by prep-HPLC, followed by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) togive the desired product Example 103 (2.2 mg, yield 3%) as a whitesolid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=442.1 ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 10.53 (s, 1H),8.23 (s, 1H), 8.14 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 7.99-7.94 (m, 2H),7.59 (s, 2H), 7.13 (s, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 4.67 (s, 2H), 3.96 (t, J=4.8Hz, 2H), 2.35 (s, 2H), 1.98-1.94 (m, 1H), 0.96 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 0.88(d, J=5.1 Hz, 2H).

Example 104: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 104

Step 1: Example 104c

A solution of Example 104a (2.0 g, 19.4 mmol) and Example 104b (3.4 g,12.9 mmol) in MeCN/MeOH (75 mL, v/v=4/1) was stirred at 90° C.overnight. The mixture was concentrated and diluted with 2N NaOH (aq.),and the resulting mixture was extracted with DCM/i-PrOH (100 mL*6,v/v=4/1). The combined organic layer was concentrated and purified bysilica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=30/1-10/1) to afford the desiredproduct Example 104c (570 mg, yield 18%) as yellow oil and crude product(1 g). LCMS [M+1]⁺=247.9

Step 2: Example 104e

To a solution of Example 104c (570 mg, 2.31 mmol), Example 104d (706 mg,2.54 mmol) and PPh₃ (1.21 g, 4.62 mmol) in DMF was added DIAD (699 mg,3.46 mmol) at 0° C. under N₂, which was stirred at r.t. for 1.5 h. Thereaction mixture was diluted with water (20 mL) and extracted with EtOAc(20 mL*5). The organic layer was washed with brine (20 mL*3) and driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated, which was purified by silica gelchromatography (DCM/MeOH=50/1-20/1) to afford the desired productExample 104e (1.06 g, yield 90%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=507.9

Step 3: Example 104f

To a solution of Example 104e (1.06 g, 2.09 mmol) in THF/MeOH/H₂O (15mL, v/v/v=3/1/1) was added LiO.H₂O (176 mg, 4.18 mmol) at roomtemperature, which was stirred at 30° C. for 2 h. The mixture wasconcentrated, diluted with H₂O (20 mL), and then extracted with DCM (15mL*3). The aqueous layer was adjusted pH to 4 with 3N HCl andconcentrated, which was slurried with DCM/MeOH (30 mL, v/v=10/1) at roomtemperature for 15 min. The resulting suspension was filtered and thecake was washed with DCM/MeOH (10 mL*2, v/v=10/1). The filtrated wasconcentrated to afford the desired product Example 104f (1.02 g, yield99%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=493.9

Step 4: Example 104g

To a solution of Example 104f (1.02 g, 2.07 mmol) in pyridine/DCM (300mL, v/v=1/2) was added POCl₃ (1.55 g, 10.34 mmol) over a period of 15min at 0° C. After addition, the reaction mixture was warmed to roomtemperature and stirred for 2.5 h. The mixture was then quenched by H₂O(5 mL) and concentrated to afford the crude product, which was slurriedwith H₂O (30 mL) at room temperature for 16 h. The mixture was filteredand the cake was washed with H₂O (5 mL*3) and dried in vacuo to affordthe desired product Example 104g (283 mg, yield 29%) as an orange solid.LCMS [M+1]⁺=475.9

Step 5: Example 104

To a solution of Example 104g (50 mg, 0.105 mmol), Example 104h (17.3mg, 0.126 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (33 mg, 0.316 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (2.5 mL,v/v=4/1) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (7.7 mg, 0.011 mmol) at room temperatureunder N₂. The reaction mixture was heated to 90° C. for 2.5 h under N₂.The reaction mixture was purified by prep-HPLC to afford the desiredproduct Example 104 (11.5 mg, yield 25%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=441.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.76-8.73 (m, 2H), 8.22 (s,1H), 8.08-8.04 (t, 1H), 8.00-7.84 (m, 5H), 7.43-7.41 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.35-7.33 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.40-4.36 (d, 2H), 4.28-4.25 (t, 1H),4.02-3.97 (t, 1H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.05 (s, 1H), 1.14 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 4H).

Example 105: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 105

Step 1: Example 105b

To a solution of Example 105a (2.16 g, 10.0 mmol) in dry THF (80 mL) wasadded slowly added BH₃/THF (1.0 M, 30 mL) at −78° C. under nitrogenatmosphere. After addition, the mixture was allowed to stir from −78° C.to r.t. for 16 h. The reaction was quenched by saturated aqueous K₂CO₃,extracted by EtOAc (50 mL*2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(Petroleum Ether/EtOAc=30/70) to give the desired product Example 105b(1.6 g, yield 79%) as colorless oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=202.0/204.0

Step 2: Example 105d

To a solution of Example 105b (105 mg, 0.52 mmol), Example 105c (200 mg,0.43 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane/H₂O (4 mL/1 mL) were added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (32 mg,0.043 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (92 mg, 0.87 mmol). The mixture was degassed bynitrogen for three times and heated at 95° C. for 2 h. The reactionmixture was filtered, washed with EtOAc and concentrated. The residuewas purified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=90/10) to give thedesired product Example 105d (106 mg, yield 54%) as a gray solid. LCMS[M/2+1]⁺=229.0

Step 3: Example 105

To a solution of Example 105d (50 mg, 0.11 mmol) in dry DCM (2 mL) wasadded DAST (88 mg, 0.55 mmol) slowly at 0° C. After addition, themixture was warmed to 25° C. and stirred for 4 h. The reaction wasquenched by water, concentrated and purified directly by prep-HPLC togive the desired product Example 105 (2 mg, yield 4%) as a white solid.LCMS [M/2+1]⁺=230.1. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.23 (s, 1H), 8.83 (d,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.68 (s, 1H), 8.24 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.09-8.02 (m, 2H),7.95 (dd, J=8.6, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 7.42 (dd, J=8.4, 6.7 Hz, 2H), 4.89 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (t,J=6.1 Hz, 1H), 4.40-4.34 (m, 2H), 4.29-4.22 (m, 2H), 3.20 (s, 1H), 3.13(s, 1H), 1.96 (s, 2H).

Example 106: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 106

Step 1: Example 106b

To a mixture of Example 106a (1.00 g, 2.31 mmol) in pyridine (200 mL) at0° C. was added POCl₃ (1.42 g, 9.28 mmol) in DCM (50 mL) slowly. Themixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2.5 h. To the mixture was added water(80 mL), which was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue wasadded water (50 mL), and extracted with DCM/MeOH (50 mL*3, v/v=10/1).The organic lays were dried and concentrated, purified by silica gelchromatography (DCM/MeOH=20/1) to give the desired product Example 106b(220 mg, yield 23%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=413.9/415.9

Step 2: Example 106c

To a mixture of Example 106b (27 mg, 0.065 mmol), Bis(pinacolato)diboron(18 mg, 0.068 mmol), and KOAc (16 mg, 0.1625 mmol) in dioxane (1 mL) wasadded Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (3 mg, 0.0033 mmol). Then the mixture was degassed bybubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle. Afterbeing heated at 95° C. for 1.5 h, the mixture Example 106c was cooled tor.t., which was used for next step without further purification. LCMS[M+1]⁺=462.1

Step 3: Example 106

Example 106d (28 mg, 0.13 mmol), and Na₂CO₃ (20 mg, 0.20 mmol) wereadded to the cooled mixture of Example 106c (crude mixture, 0.065 mmol),followed by water (0.3 mL) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (3 mg). Then the mixture wasdegassed by bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringeneedle. After that, the mixture was heated at 95° C. for 1.5 h. Themixture was concentrated and directly purified by Prep-TLC(DCM/MeOH=20/1) to give the desired product Example 106 (3.0 mg, yield10% over two steps) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]+=465.1. ¹H NMR (400MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 10.50 (s, 1H), 8.36 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.24 (s,1H), 8.20-8.06 (m, 4H), 7.97 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (dd, J=7.9, 2.1 Hz,1H), 7.61 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.69 (s, 2H), 3.98 (d, J=5.1Hz, 2H), 2.36 (s, 2H).

Example 107: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 107

Step 1: Example 107b

To a mixture of Example 107a (27 mg, 0.065 mmol), Bis(pinacolato)diboron(18 mg, 0.068 mmol), and KOAc (16 mg, 0.1625 mmol) in dioxane (1 mL) wasadded Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (3 mg, 0.0033 mmol). Then the mixture was degassed bybubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle. Afterbeing heated at 95° C. for 1.5 h, the mixture Example 107b was cooled tor.t., which was used for next step without further purification. LCMS[M+1]⁺=462.1

Step 3: Example 107

Example 107c (26 mg, 0.13 mmol), and Na₂CO₃ (20 mg, 0.20 mmol) wereadded to the cooled mixture of Example 107b (crude mixture, 0.065 mmol),followed by water (0.3 mL) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (3 mg). Then the mixture wasdegassed by bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringeneedle. After that, the mixture was heated at 95° C. for 1.5 h. Themixture was concentrated and directly purified by Prep-TLC(DCM/MeOH=20/1) to give the desired product Example 107 (4.6 mg, yield16% over two steps) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=449.1. NMR (400 MHz,Chloroform-d) δ 10.49 (s, 1H), 8.26 (s, 1H), 8.15 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 4H),7.97 (s, 1H), 7.84 (t, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (d,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.75 (d, J=46.7 Hz, 4H), 3.99 (s, 2H), 2.38 (s, 2H).

Example 108: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 108

Step 1: Example 108

To a slurry of Example 108b (1.87 g, 10.0 mmol) in THF (150 mL) at 0° C.was added NaH (480 mg, 12 mmol, 60% in mineral oil), which was stirredfor 30 min. Then Example 108a (2.75 g, 10.0 mmol) was added at 0° C. andthe mixture was warmed to r.t. for overnight. Water (1 mL) was added tothe mixture, which was then concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was directly purified by silica gel chromatography (PetroleumEther/EtOAc=2/1˜0/1) to give the desired product Example 108c (2.80 g,yield 73%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=380.9/382.9

Step 2: Example 108d

To a mixture of Example 108d (2.80 g, 7.35 mmol) in DCM (10 mL) wasadded TFA (10 mL), which was stirred at r.t. for 1 h. Then, the mixturewas concentrated under reduced pressure to give the crude productExample 108d (2.80 g, crude yield 100%) as yellow oil. LCMS[M+1]⁺=280.9/282.9

Step 3: Example 108f

A mixture of Example 108d (2.80 g, crude), Example 108e (1.93 g, 7.35mmol) in MeCN/AcOH (20 mL, v/v=4/1) was heated at 90° C. for overnight.Then the mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and to theresidue was added MeOH (10 mL)/conc. HCl (5 ml, 12 N), which was stirredfor 1 h. Then the mixture was adjusted pH to 7.0 and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was directly purified by silica gelchromatograhpy (DCM/MeOH=1/0˜10/1) to give the crude product, which waswashed by MeOH (5 mL) to give the desired product Example 108f (800 mg,yield 26%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=424.9/426.9

Step 4: Example 108g

To a mixture of Example 108f (500 mg, 1.17 mmol) in MeOH (15 mL) wasadded 30% aq. NaOH (3 mL), which was heated to 100° C. for overnight.Then the mixture was concentrated in vacuo and adjusted pH to 7.0 byconc. HCl. The precipitate was filtered and dried for overnight in vacuoto give the desired product Example 108g (300 mg, yield 57%) as a whitesolid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=443.9/445.9

Step 5: Example 108h

To a mixture of Example 108g (200 mg, 0.45 mmol) in pyridine (60 mL) at0° C. was added POCl₃ (689 mg, 4.50 mmol), which was stirred at 0° C.for 1 h. To the mixture was added water (1 mL), which was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. To the residue was added H₂O (30mL), which was then extracted with DCM (30 mL*3). The combined organiclayer was saturated with brine, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfateand concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was directlypurified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=1/0˜20/1) to give thedesired product Example 108h (10 mg, yield 5%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=425.9/427.9

Step 6: Example 108

To a mixture of Example 108h (10 mg, 0.023 mmol), Example 108i (6 mg,0.035 mmol), and Na₂CO₃ (7 mg, 0.069 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (2 mL,v/v=10/1) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (5 mg). Then the mixture was degassed bybubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle. Afterthat, the mixture was heated at 90° C. for overnight. The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified byprep-HPLC to give the desired product Example 108 (7.6 mg, yield 38%) asa white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=475.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 11.78(s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.29 (s, 1H), 8.21 (dd, J=18.4, 9.1 Hz, 3H), 8.11(d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.55(d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.85 (s, OH), 6.71 (s, OH), 6.57 (s, OH), 4.89-4.78(m, 1H), 4.62 (s, 2H), 4.43 (p, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 3.89-3.77 (m, 2H), 2.90(td, J=13.3, 11.1, 5.6 Hz, 2H).

Example 109: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 109

Step 1: Example 109b

To a solution of Example 109a (2.0 g, 8.7 mmol) and Et₃N (1.33 mL, 9.6mmol) in anhydrous THF (50 mL) at −20° C. was added iBuOCOCl (1.2 mL,9.2 mmol) dropwise, which was stirred for 45 min at −20° C. Theinsoluble material was formed, which was then filtered off. A solutionof NaBH₄ (1.0 g, 26.2 mmol) in THF/H₂O (16 mL/4 mL) was added dropwiseto the above filtrate at −10° C., which was stirred at r.t, for 1 h.0.1N HCl (100 mL) was then added slowly and the resulting mixture wasthen extracted with EtOAc (200 mL*2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give the crude product Example109b (1.2 g, yield 64%) as a yellow solid.

LCMS [M−56+1]⁺=160.1 & [M−100+1]⁺=116.1 & [M+Na]⁺=238.1

Step 2: Example 109c

A solution of Example 109b (3.0 g, 13.94 mmol) in H₂O (100 mL) wasrefluxed at 100° C. for 18 h. Water was removed by azeotroping with EtOH(50 mL*). Example 109c (1.6 g, yield 100%) was obtained as colorlessoil, which was used for the next step without further purification. LCMS[M+1]⁺=116.1

Step 3: Example 109e

To a solution of Example 109d (3.66 g, 13.94 mmol) in CH₃CN/AcOH (80 mL,v/v=4/1) was added Example 109c (1.6 g, 13.94 mmol). The resultingmixture was heated under reflux for 5 h and then cooled to roomtemperature. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residuewas dissolved in water (50 mL) and 30% aqueous NaOH was added to adjustpH to 8˜9. The resulting mixture was concentrated, slurried withDCM/MeOH (50 mL*2, v/v=10/1), and then filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated, and then purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired compound Example 109e (1.2 g, yield33%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=260.1

Step 4: Example 109g

A mixture of Example 109e (1.2 g, 4.63 mmol), Example 109f (1.93 g, 6.94mmol) and PPh₃ (1.83 g, 6.94 mmol) in THF (50 mL) was treated with DIAD(1.5 g, 7.40 mmol) in THE (5 mL) at 10° C., which was stirred at r.t.for 18 h. The mixture was diluted with H₂O (20 mL) and then extractedwith EtOAc (100 mL). The organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified bysilica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired productExample 109g (780 mg, yield 33%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=519.9.

Step 5: Example 109h

To a solution of Example 109g (780 mg, 1.5 mmol) in THF (3 mL) was added1N LiOH (aq., 3 mL, 3.0 mmol), which was stirred at r.t for overnight.The pH of the reaction mixture was adjusted to nearly 4-5 by IN HCl(aq.). The precipitate was filtered and dried under reduce pressure togive the desired product Example 109h (510 mg, yield 67%) as a whitesolid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=505.9

Step 6: Example 109i

To a mixture of Example 109h (505 mg, 1.0 mmol) in pyridine (120 mL) at0° C. was added POCl₃ (0.5 mL) slowly. The mixture was stirred at 0° C.for 2.5 h. To the mixture was added ice-water (50 mL), which wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=20/1) to afford a crude product, which wasfurther slurried by water (20 mL) to give the desired product Example109i (300 mg, yield 62%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=487.9

Step 7: Example 109

To a mixture of Example 109i (150 mg, 0.3 mmol), Example 109j (62 mg,0.45 mmol), and Na₂CO₃ (96 mg, 0.9 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (3 mL, v/v=3/1)was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (11 mg). Then the mixture was degassed by bubblingN₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle. After that,the mixture was heated at 95° C. for 2 h. The mixture was concentratedand directly purified by Prep-HPLC, followed by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1)twice, to give the desired product Example 109 (13.5 mg, yield 10%) as awhite solid. LCMS [M+1]+=453.0 and M/2+1:227.1. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) major δ 11.25 (s, 1H), 8.76-8.75 (m, 1H), 8.68 (s, 1H), 8.19(d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.07-7.83 (m, 5H), 7.33 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 5.14-5.06(m, 1H), 4.38 (dd, J=33.4, 9.4 Hz, 2H), 3.81-3.72 (m, 1H), 2.65-2.58 (m,1H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.14-1.65 (m, 5H). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) minor δ10.61 (s, 1H), 8.86 (s, 1H), 8.76-8.75 (m, 1H), 8.07-7.83 (m, 6H), 7.67(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.32-5.23 (m, 1H), 4.32-4.30(m, 1H), 4.09-4.07 (m, 1H), 3.81-3.72 (m, 1H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 3.02-2.99(m, 1H), 2.76-2.74 (m, 1H), 2.14-1.65 (m, 3H), 1.55-1.48 (m, 1H).

Example 110: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 110

Step 1: Example 110

To a mixture of Example 110a (2.00 g, 11.50 mmol) and PPh₃ (3.60 g,13.80 mmol) in THF (20 mL) were injected DIAD (2.78 g, 13.80 mmol) andDPPA (3.79 g, 13.80 mmol) at 0° C. under N₂ protection, which wasstirred at room temperature for overnight. The mixture Example 110b wasused for the next step without purification.

Step 2: Example 110c

A mixture of Example 110b (crude mixture) and PPh₃ (13.5 g, 51.9 mmol),(Boc)₂O (14.9 g, 69.24 mmol) in water (10 mL) was stirred at roomtemperature for 2 h under N₂ protection, which was heated at 90° C. for3 h and then cooled to r.t. The mixture was extracted by EtOAc (100 mL).The organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(Petroleum Ether/EtOAc=80/20) to give the desired product Example 110c(2.8 g, yield 25% over two steps) as a white solid. LCMS[M−56+1]⁺=174.1.

Step 3: Example 110d

A mixture of Example 110c (2.8 g, 12.2 mmol) and DCM (20 mL)/TFA (5 mL)was stirred at room temperature for 3 h. The resulting mixture wasconcentrated to give the desired compound Example 110d (1.5 g, yield33%) as a yellow solid, which was used for the next step withoutpurification. LCMS [M+1]⁺=130.1

Step 4: Example 110f

To a solution of Example 110d (2.26 g, 10.0 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (2.76 g,20.0 mmol) in ACN/AcOH (80 mL, v/v=4/1) was added Example 110e (2.61 g,10.0 mmol). The resulting mixture was heated under reflux for 5 h andthen cooled to room temperature. The solvent was removed under reducedpressure. The residue was dissolved in water (50 mL) and 30% aqueousNaOH was added to adjust pH to 8˜9. The resulting mixture wasconcentrated, slurried with DCM/MeOH (50 mL*2, v/v=10/1), and thenfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated, and then purified by silica gelchromatography (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired compound Example 110f(1.5 g, yield 33%) as a yellow solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=274.0

Step 5: Example 110g

To a mixture of Example 110f (400 mg, 1.5 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was addedLAH (220 mg, 7.5 mmol) at 0° C. carefully. The mixture was stirred atr.t. for overnight. The mixture was cooled to −5° C., and quenched by15% NaOH (10 mL), which was then filtered. The filtrate was concentratedto give the desired product Example 110g (245 mg, crude yield 66%) ascolorless oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=246.0.

Step 6: Example 110i

A mixture of Example 110g (245 mg, 1.0 mmol), Example 110h (417 mg, 1.5mmol) and PPH₃, (394 g. 1.5 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) was treated with DIAD(300 mg, 1.5 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) at 10° C., which was stirred at r.t.for 18 h. The mixture was diluted with H₂O (20 mL) and then extractedwith EtOAc (100 mL). The organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified bysilica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired productExample 110i (160 mg, yield 32%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=505.9.

Step 7: Example 110j

To a solution of Example 110i (130 mg, 0.25 mmol) in THF (3 mL) wasadded 1N LiOH (aq., 3 mL, 3.0 mmol), which was stirred at r.t forovernight. The pH of the reaction mixture was adjusted to nearly 4-5 by1N HCl(aq.). The precipitate was dried under reduce pressure to give thedesired product Example 110j (510 mg crude, yield 100%) as a whitesolid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=491.9

Step 8: Example 110k

To a mixture of Example 110j (510 mg crude, 0.25 mmol) in pyridine (12mL) at 0° C. was added POCl₃ (0.2 mL) slowly. The mixture was stirred at0° C. for 2.5 h. To the mixture was added ice-water (5 mL), which wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=20/1) to afford a crude product, which wasfurther slurried by water (20 mL) to give the desired product Example110k (60 mg crude, yield 94%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=473.9

Step 9: Example 110

To a mixture of Example 110k (60 mg, 0.12 mmol), Example 110l (31 mg,0.24 mmol), and K₂CO₃ (49 mg, 0.36 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (3 mL, v/v=3/1)was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (11 mg, 0.11 mmol). Then the mixture was degassedby bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle.After that, the mixture was heated at 100° C. for 2 h. The mixture wasconcentrated and directly purified by Prep-HPLC to give the desiredproduct Example 110 (1.2 mg, yield 2%) as a white solid.

LCMS [M+1]⁺=439.0 and [M/2+1]⁺=220.1. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.67(s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.72 (s, 1H), 8.03-7.90 (m, 3H), 7.73 (d, J=9.0Hz, 1H), 7.68 (s, 1H), 7.30 (dd, J=8.4, 4.1 Hz, 2H), 7.20 (d, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 4.30 (s, 1H), 3.42 (s, 1H), 2.68-2.56 (m, 4H), 2.44 (s, 3H).

Example 111: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 111

Step 1: Example 111c

To a solution of Example 111a (1.0 g, 5.7 mmol) in DMF (30 mL) was addedNaH (568 mg, 14.2 mmol) at 0° C., which was stirred at 0° C. for 15 min.Example 111b (432 mg, 5.7 mmol) was added to the reaction mixture, whichwas stirred for another 30 min. The mixture was diluted with sat. NaHCO₃solution, and then extracted with EtOAc (200 mL*2). The combined organiclayer was concentrated and purified by silica gel chromatography(Petroleum Ether/EtOAc=10/1) to give the desired product Example 111c(900 mg, yield 69%) as colorless oil.

Step 2: Example 111

A solution of Example 111c (70 mg, 0.3 mmol), Example 111d (100 mg, 0.2mmol), Na₂CO₃ (64 mg, 0.6 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (15 mg, 0.02 mmol) in1,4-dioxane/H₂O (2 mL/0.4 mL) was stirred at 85° C. for 2 h under N₂atmosphere. The mixture was concentrated and purified by prep-HPLC togive the desired product Example 111 (2 mg, yield 1%) as a white solid.LCMS [M+1]⁺=487.0. NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.25 (s, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H),8.45 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.10-7.98 (m, 2H),7.92-7.82 (m, 3H), 7.37 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.38(dt, J=18.1, 5.0 Hz, 4H), 4.26 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 3.66 (t, J=4.6 Hz,2H), 2.48 (s, 2H), 1.96 (s, 2H).

Example 112: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 112

Step 1: Example 112

To a solution of Example 24 (120 mg 0.28 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) and MeOH(0.2 mL) was treated with HCl (4M in EtOAc, 0.4 mL), which was thenstirred at r.t. for 0.5 h. The precipitate was filtered and dried athigh vacuum to give the desired product Example 112 (140 mg, yield 93%)as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=427.2. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.17(s, 1H), 9.13 (s, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H), 8.75 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.38 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.91 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.87 (d,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.40 (m, 2H), 4.32-4.24 (m, 2H),2.73 (m, 3H), 1.97 (m, 2H).

Example 113: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 113

Step 1: Example 113

To a solution of Example 52 (110 mg 0.24 mmol) in DCM (2 mL) and MeOH(0.2 mL) was treated with HCl (4M in EtOAc, 0.4 mL), which was thenstirred at r.t. for 0.5 h. The precipitate was filtered and dried athigh vacuum to give the desired product Example 113 (99 mg, yield 83%)as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=463.2. NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.21 (s,1H), 9.02 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 8.32 (dd, J=5.0, 2.4 Hz, 2H),8.12-8.01 (m, 2H), 7.89 (dd, J=16.7, 7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.78 (d, J=8.2 Hz,1H), 7.45 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (t, J=56.0 Hz, 1H), 4.39 (t, J=4.8 Hz,2H), 4.33-4.26 (m, 2H), 2.46-2.41 (m, 2H), 1.97 (s, 2H).

Example 114: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 114

Step 1: Example 114c

To a solution of Example 114a (290 mg, 1.65 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) wereadded Cs₂CO₃ (1.07 g, 3.29 mmol) and Example 114b (218 mg, 2.47 mmol).Then, the mixture was degassed by bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2min, sealed and heated at 90° C. for 70 h. After the reaction solutionwas cooled to r.t., water (10 mL) was added and the mixture was stirredfor 10 min. The solid was collected by filtration, washed with water anddried to get the desired Example 114c (374 mg, yield 93%) as a whitesolid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=243.9/245.9

Step 2: Example 114

A mixture of Example 114c (100 mg, 0.41 mmol), Example 114d (189 mg,0.41 mmol), K₂CO₃ (113 mg, 0.82 mmol), and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (15 mg, 0.02mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (4 mL/1 mL) was degassed by bubbling N₂ through thesolution, and heated at 100° C. for 3 h. After the mixture was cooled tor.t., the mixture was filtrated, and the filtrate was concentrated andpurified directly by Prep-HPLC to get a crude product, which was furtherslurried by MeOH and filtrated. The remaining white solid was collectedand dried to afford the desired product Example 14 (4 mg, yield 2%) as awhite solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=499.0.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.24 (s, 1H), 8.66 (s, 1H), 8.49-8.38 (m,1H), 8.20-8.13 (m, 1H), 8.07-7.95 (m, 2H), 7.85 (q, J=7.7 Hz, 3H), 7.33(d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 5.52 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 4.33(t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 4.23 (t, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 3.98-3.70 (m, 4H), 2.43 (s,2H), 2.23 (dd, J=14.1, 7.0 Hz, 1H), 2.02 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 1.94 (s,2H).

Example 115: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 115

Step 1: Example 115

To a solution of Example 115a (150 mg, 0.35 mmol) and Example 115b (113mg, 0.87 mmol) in DMSO (2.0 mL) was added N,N-diisopropylethylamine (0.5mL). The mixture was heated at 135° C. for 4 h. The reaction mixture wascooled to r.t., diluted with H₂O (20 mL), and then extracted with DCM(100 mL). The organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified byPrep-HPLC, followed by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=20/1) to give the desiredproduct Example 115 (2.0 mg, yield 1%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=504.1. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.27 (s, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H),8.46 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),7.95 (dd, J=8.6, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.87-7.84 (m, 2H),7.36 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.68 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.41 (t, J=12.5 Hz, 4H),4.36 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 4.26 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 2.44 (m, 2H), 1.97-1.93(m, 2H).

Example 116: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 116

Step 1: Example 116b

To a solution of Example 116a (528 mg, 3.0 mmol) and Example 116b (450mg, 6.0 mmol) in DMSO (4 mL) was added N,N-diisopropylethylamine (780mg, 6.0 mmol). The mixture was heated at 135° C. for 4 h. The reactionmixture was cooled to r.t., diluted with H₂O (20 mL), and then extractedwith EtOAc (100 mL). The organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated under reduced pressure to give the desired productExample 116c (620 mg, yield 90%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=230.9/232.9.

Step 2: Example 116d

To a mixture of Example 116c (140 mg, 0.605 mmol),bis(pinacolato)diboron (162 mg, 0.636 mmol), and KOAc (149 mg, 1.52mmol) in dioxane (2 mL) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (22 mg, 0.03 mmol). Thenthe mixture was degassed by bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 minusing a syringe needle. After being heated at 95° C. for 1.5 h, themixture Example 116d was cooled to r.t., which was used for next stepwithout further purification.

LCMS [M+1]⁺=197.0

Step 3: Example 116

Example 116e (279 mg, 0.605 mmol), and Na₂CO₃ (193 mg, 1.815 mmol) wereadded to the cooled mixture of Example 116d (crude mixture, 0.605 mmol),followed by water (0.3 mL) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (22 mg). Then the mixture wasdegassed by bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringeneedle. After that, the mixture was heated at 95° C. for 1.5 h. Themixture was concentrated and directly purified by Prep-HPLC, followed byPrep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=20/1, twice) to give the desired product Example 116(6.3 mg, yield 21% over two steps) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=486.1.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.30 (s, 1H), 8.69 (s, 1H), 8.28 (d, J=2.5Hz, 1H), 8.11 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=8.1Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (dd, J=8.6, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (dd,J=8.7, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.76 (s, 1H), 6.60 (d, J=8.6Hz, 1H), 4.35 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.26 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 3.45 (d, J=3.6Hz, 5H), 3.26 (s, 4H), 1.96 (s, 2H).

Example 117: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 117

Step 1: Example 117b

To a solution of Example 117a (450 mg, 2.55 mmol) and Example 117b (342mg, 3.84 mmol) in DMSO (3.0 mL) was added N,N-diisopropylethylamine (660mg, 5.10 mmol). The mixture was heated at 135° C. for 4 h. The reactionmixture was cooled to r.t., diluted with H₂O (20 mL), and then extractedwith EtOAc (100 mL). The organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated under reduced pressure to give the desired productExample 117c (300 mg, yield 48%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=244.9/246.9.

Step 2: Example 117d

To a mixture of Example 117c (294 mg, 1.2 mmol), bis(pinacolato)diboron(324 mg, 1.28 mmol), and KOAc (298 mg, 3.04 mmol) in dioxane (4 mL) wasadded Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (44 mg, 0.06 mmol). Then the mixture was degassed bybubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringe needle. Afterbeing heated at 95° C. for 1.5 h, the mixture Example 117d was cooled tor.t., which was used for next step without further purification. LCMS[M+1]⁺=211.1

Step 3: Example 117

Example 117e (442 mg, 0.958 mmol), and Na₂CO₃ (382 mg, 3.6 mmol) wereadded to the cooled mixture of Example 117d (crude mixture, 1.2 mmol),followed by water (0.5 mL) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (40 mg). Then the mixture wasdegassed by bubbling N₂ through the solution for 2 min using a syringeneedle. After that, the mixture was heated at 95° C. for 1.5 h. Themixture was concentrated and directly purified by Prep-HPLC, followedPrep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=20/1, twice) to give the desired product Example 117(32 mg, yield 7% over two steps) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=500.1. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.29 (s, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H), 8.39 (d, J=2.6 Hz,1H), 8.13 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=8.1 Hz,1H), 7.84 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (dt, J=8.9, 3.1 Hz, 2H), 7.32 (d,J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.70 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 4.34 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 4.30-4.22(m, 2H), 3.71 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 3.50 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 3.24 (s, 3H),3.04 (s, 3H), 2.45 (s, 2H), 1.95 (s, 2H).

Example 118: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 118

Step 1: Example 118b

To a solution of Example 118a (2 g, 11.5 mmol) in MeCN (50 mL) was addedClF₂CO₂Na (1.94 g, 13.8 mmol) at room temperature. Then the mixture washeated to 80° C. and stirred for 48 h. The mixture was cooled to roomtemperature, and sat. NH₄Cl (20 mL) was added, which was stirred for 20min, followed by extraction with EtOAc (100 mL*2). The combined organiclayer was dried over Na₂SO₄, and concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography (EtOAc/PetroleumEther=9/91) to give the desired product Example 118b (160 mg, yield 6%)as a pale yellow solid.

Step 2: Example 118

To a solution of Example 118b (77 mg, 0.345 mmol), Example 118c (160 mg,0.597 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (24 mg, 0.0328 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (70 mg, 0.66mmol) in dioxane (10 mL), was added water (1 mL). Then the mixture wasdegassed with N₂ three times, heated to 95° C. and stirred overnight.The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, and purified bysilica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=88/12) to give 10 mg of pale brownsolid, which was washed with MeOH (1 mL*3) to give the desired productExample 118 (5 mg, yield 3%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=479.0. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.21 (s, 1H), 8.66 (s, 1H), 8.12 (d, J=2.6 Hz,1H), 8.09-8.01 (m, 2H), 7.97 (dd, J=9.7, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.91-7.71 (m, 4H),7.33 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.63 (d, J=9.7 Hz, 1H), 4.34 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H),4.30-4.17 (m, 2H), 2.44 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 2.00-1.88 (m, 2H).

Example 119: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 119

Step 1: Example 119

To a solution of Example 119a (50 mg, 0.105 mmol), Example 119b (22 mg,0.126 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (33 mg, 0.316 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (2.5 mL,v/v=4/1) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (7.7 mg, 0.011 mmol) at room temperatureunder N₂. The reaction mixture was heated to 90° C. and stirred for 3 hunder N₂. The reaction mixture was purified by prep-HPLC and prep-TLC(DCM/MeOH=10/1) to afford the desired product Example 119 (5.2 mg, yield10%) as a gray solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=477.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ11.16 (s, 1H), 9.03 (s, 1H), 8.73 (s, 1H), 8.31 (s, 2H), 8.09-8.02 (m,2H), 7.89-7.85 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.78-7.76 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.46(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.15-6.87 (t, 1H), 4.47-4.36 (t, 2H), 4.29-4.20 (m,1H), 4.04-4.00 (t, 1H), 3.16-3.15 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.06 (s, 1H), 1.58(s, 1H), 1.15-1.13 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 3H).

Example 120: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 120

Step 1: Example 120

To a solution of Example 120a (50 mg, 0.105 mmol), Example 120b (21 mg,0.126 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (33 mg, 0.316 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (2.5 mL,v/v=4/1) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (7.7 mg, 0.011 mmol) at room temperatureunder N₂. The reaction mixture was heated to 90° C. and stirred for 3 hunder N₂. The reaction mixture was purified by prep-HPLC and prep-TLC(DCM/MeOH=10/1) to afford the desired product Example 120 (15.0 mg,yield 10%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=467.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.21 (s, 1H), 8.73-8.70 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 8.20-8.19 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.08-8.04 (t, 1H), 7.95-7.84 (m, 4H), 7.42-7.36 (dd,J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 4.40-4.38 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 4.26-4.25 (d, J=4.0 Hz,1H), 3.99-3.97 (t, 1H), 3.16 (t, 1H), 2.15-2.12 (m, 2H), 1.58 (s, 1H),1.14-1.13 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 3H), 0.98-0.93 (m, 4H).

Example 121: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 121

Step 1: Example 121

To a solution of Example 121a (100 mg, 0.54 mmol), BPD (CAS: 73183-34-3,409 mg, 1.61 mmol) and KOAc (105 mg, 1.07 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) was addedPd(dppf)Cl₂ (39 mg, 0.054 mmol) at room temperature under N₂. Thereaction mixture was heated to 80° C. and stirred for 1 h under N₂. Thereaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and purified bysilica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=1/0˜10/1) to afford the desiredproduct Example 121b (21.0 mg, yield 26%) as a black solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=152.0

Step 2: Example 121

To a solution of Example 121c (50 mg, 0.105 mmol), Example 121b (19 mg,0.126 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (33 mg, 0.316 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (2.5 mL,v/v=4/1) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (7.7 mg, 0.011 mmol) at room temperatureunder N₂. The reaction mixture was heated to 90° C. and stirred for 2 hunder N₂. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressureand purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to afford the desired productExample 121 (14.8 mg, yield 31%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=455.1. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.21 (s, 1H), 8.79-8.78 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H),8.73 (s, 1H), 8.22 (s, 1H), 8.08-8.04 (m, 1H), 8.01-7.99 (dd, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 7.95-7.92 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.89-7.84 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, 2H),7.43-7.41 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.34 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.41-4.40 (m,2H), 4.38-4.36 (m, 1H), 4.03-3.98 (t, 1H), 3.25 (m, 1H), 2.81-2.75 (m,2H), 2.05 (s, 1H), 1.59 (d, 1H), 1.26-1.23 (t, 3H), 1.15-1.13 (d, J=8.0Hz, 3H).

Example 122: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 122

Step 1: Example 122d

To a solution of Example 122a (1.5 g, 10 mmol), Example 122b (4.4 g, 50mmol) and Example 122c (1.8 g, 15 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (50 mL/15 mL) wassealed and stirred at 130° C. for 3 h. The mixture was concentrated andpurified by silica gel column (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desiredproduct Example 122d (400 mg, yield 16%) as a red solid.

LCMS [M+1]⁺=248.1

Step 2: Example 122f

To a solution of Example 122d (400 mg, 1.6 mmol), Example 122e (450 mg,1.6 mmol) and PPh₃ (1 g, 4 mmol) in dry DMF (10 mL) was added DIAD (969mg, 4.8 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred from 0° C. to r.t. for 2h. The mixture was diluted with water and extracted by EtOAc (100 mL*2).The combined organic layer was concentrated and purified by silica gelcolumn (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired product Example 122f (900 mg,yield 100%) as yellow oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=507.9

Step 3: Example 122g

To a solution of Example 122f (900 mg, 1.8 mmol) and LiO.H₂O (227 mg,5.4 mmol) in MeOH/H₂O (10 mL/10 mL) was stirred at r.t. for 16 h. Themixture was concentrated and adjusted pH to 5 by 1N HCl. The mixture wasfiltered to give the desired product Example 122g (500 mg, yield 56%) asa white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=493.9

Step 4: Example 122h

To a solution of Example 122g (500 mg, 1 mmol) in pyridine (100 mL) wasadded POCl₃ (459 mg, 3 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 0° C.for 1 h. The mixture was concentrated in vacuum. The residue was washedwith water and filtered to give the desired product Example 122h (400mg, yield 84%) as a pink solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=475.9

Step 5: Example 122

A solution of Example 122h (50 mg, 0.1 mmol), Example 122i (20 mg, 0.12mmol), Na₂CO₃ (31 mg, 0.3 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (8 mg, 0.01 mmol) indioxane/H₂O (2 mL/0.4 mL) was stirred at 90° C. for 2 h under N₂. Themixture was concentrated and purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) togive the desired product Example 122 (3 mg, yield 6%) as a gray solid.LCMS [M+1]⁺=477.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.24 (s, 1H), 9.02 (s,1H), 8.30 (dd, J=7.3, 2.4 Hz, 2H), 8.03 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.87 (d,J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 7.43 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (t,J=56.0 Hz, 1H), 4.37 (d, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 4.08 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 2.48 (s,2H), 1.98 (s, 2H).

Example 123: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 123

Step 1: Example 123b

To a solution of Example 123a (1.0 g, 11.22 mmol) and TEA (1.7 g, 16.83mmol) in DCM (10 mL) was added Boc₂O (2.6 g, 12.34 mmol), which wasstirred for 4 h at room temperature. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, diluted with H₂O (20 mL), and thenextracted with EtOAc (20 mL*3). The organic layer was washed with brine(20 mL*2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to afford thecrude product Example 123b (1.83 g, crude yield 86%) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ 4.42 (s, 1H), 3.90-3.88 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 3.64-3.60 (m, 2H), 3.42 (s, 1H), 1.85-1.76 (m, 1H), 1.44 (s, 9H),1.34-1.25 (m, 1H), 1.19-1.17 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 3H).

Step 2: Example 123d

To a solution of Example 123b (263 mg, 1.4 mmol) in THF (10 mL) wasadded NaH (123 mg, 3.08 mmol, 60% in mineral oil) slowly at 0° C. underN₂. After addition, the suspension was stirred for 30 min. NaI (252 mg,1.68 mmol) and Example 123c (460 mg, 1.68 mmol) were added and thereaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 h. The mixturewas quenched by 0.1N HCl (aq.) and the pH was adjusted to 8 with sat.NaHCO₃ (aq.). The resulting mixture was extracted with EtOAc (15 mL*3)and the organic layer was washed with brine (15 mL*2), dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated, which was purified by silica gelchromatography (Petroleum ether/EtOAc=6/1), to afford the desiredproduct Example 123d (444 mg, yield 83%) as a deep yellow solid. LC-MS[M+1-100]⁺=282.9/284.9

Step 3: Example 123e

To a solution of Example 123d (444 mg, 1.15 mmol) in DCM (5 mL) wasadded TFA (2 mL) at room temperature, which was stirred for 2 h. Thereaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas dissolved in H₂O (10 mL) and the pH was adjusted to 8 with sat.NaHCO₃ (aq.), and then extracted with EtOAc (5 mL*5). The organic layerwas dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to afford the crudeproduct Example 123e (300 mg, yield 92%) as a yellow solid. LC-MS[M+1]⁺=282.9/284.9

Step 4: Example 123g

A solution of Example 123e (300 mg, 1.06 mmol) and Example 123f (304 mg,1.17 mmol) in MeCN/AcOH (v/v=4/1, 5 mL) was heated to 90° C. and stirredfor 16 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressureand purified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to afford thedesired product Example 123g (300 mg, yield 66%) as a white solid. LC-MS[M+1]⁺=426.9/428.9

Step 5: Example 123h

To a solution of Example 123g (300 mg, 0.7 mmol) in MeOH (5 mL) wasadded 30% NaOH solution (7 mL) at room temperature, which was heated at100° C. for 16 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperatureand concentrated. The pH was adjusted to 2 with 2N HCl and the mixturewas concentrated. The residue was slurried in DCM/MeOH (v/v=10/1, 10 mL)at room temperature for 15 min, filtered and concentrated to afford thecrude product Example 123h (165 mg, yield 53%) as a yellow solid. LC-MS[M+1]⁺=445.9/447.9

Step 6: Example 123i

To a solution of Example 123h (165 mg, 0.37 mmol) in pyridine/DCM(v/v=2/1, 48 mL) was added POCl₃ (283 mg, 1.85 mmol) dropwise at 0° C.under N₂. The colorless solution turned orange. The reaction mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture was quenched by H₂O (3mL) and concentrated, which was slurried in H₂O (20 mL) at roomtemperature for 20 min, and then filtered. The filter cake was washedwith H₂O (10 mL*5), dried in vacuo to afford the desired product Example123i (48 mg, yield 30%) as an orange solid. LC-MS [M+1]⁺=427.9/429.9

Step 7: Example 123

To a solution of Example 123i (48 mg, 0.112 mmol), Example 123j (18.4mg, 0.134 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (35.6 mg, 0.336 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O(v/v=4/1, 2.5 mL) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ at room temperature under N₂,which was heated at 90° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated and purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1), followed byprep-HPLC to afford the desired product Example 123 (16 mg, yield 33%)as a white solid. LC-MS [M+1]⁺=441.0. NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.8 (s,1H), 8.88 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 2H), 8.07-8.03 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.99-7.97(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.89-7.81 (m, 3H), 7.71-7.69 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.59-7.57 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.34 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.66 (s, 1H),4.71-4.61 (d, 1H), 3.69-3.63 (d, 1.6H), 2.5 (s, 3H), 2.35-2.31 (m, 2H),1.94-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.44-1.42 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 3H).

Example 124: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 124

A solution of Example 52 (26 mg, 0.05 mmol) and NCS (9 mg, 0.07 mmol) inMeCN (20 mL) was heated to 80° C. at N₂ protection for 18 h, which wasthen concentrated and purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give thedesired product Example 124 (14 mg, yield 56%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=497.3 NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.02 (s, 1H), 9.02 (s, 1H), 8.77(s, 1H), 8.33-8.29 (m, 1H), 8.20 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (s, 1H),8.03-7.95 (m, 2H), 7.77 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.01(t, J=54.0 Hz, 1H), 4.26 (s, 2H), 4.04-3.97 (m, 2H), 2.46-2.42 (m, 2H),1.84 (s, 2H).

Example 125: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 125

Step 1: Example 125b

To a solution of Example 125a (100 mg, 0.49 mmol), BPD (CAS: 73183-34-3,373 mg, 1.47 mmol) and KOAc (96 mg, 0.98 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) was addedPd(dppf)Cl₂ (35.8 mg, 0.049 mmol) at room temperature under N₂. Thereaction mixture was heated to 90° C. and stirred for 1 h under N₂. Thereaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford thecrude product Example 125b (605 mg, crude yield>100%) as a black solid,which was used for the next step without further purification. LCMS[M+1]⁺=170.0

Step 2: Example 125

To a solution of Example 125c (82 mg, 0.174 mmol), Example 125b (crude605 mg, theoretically 79 mg, 0.47 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (148 mg, 1.4 mmol) indioxane/H₂O (5 mL, v/v=4/1) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (34 mg, 0.0467 mmol)at room temperature under N₂. The reaction mixture was heated to 90° C.and stirred for 2 h under N₂. The reaction mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure and purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) andprep-HPLC to afford the desired product Example 125 (13.2 mg, yield 16%)as a yellow solid. LCMS [M/2+1]⁺=237.1. NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.20(s, 1H), 8.83 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.24-8.23 (m, 1H), 8.08-8.03 (m,2H), 7.97-7.94 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.89-7.84 (dd, J=8.0 Hz, 2H),7.44-7.42 (m, 1H), 6.51 (s, 1H), 4.91-4.88 (t, 1H), 4.79-4.76 (t, 1H),4.41-4.39 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 4.28 (m, 1H), 4.03-4.01 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),3.14 (t, 2H), 2.06 (s, 1H), 1.60 (s, 1H), 1.15-1.13 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 3H).

Example 126: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 126

Step 1: Example 126b

A solution of Example 126a (5 g, 32.6 mmol) and NaCN (1.9 g, 39.1 mmol)in DMSO (55 mL) was stirred at 25° C. for 16 h. The mixture was dilutedwith water and extracted with EtOAc (200 mL*2). The combined organiclayer was concentrated to give the crude product Example 126b (2.6 g,crude yield 81%) as colorless oil.

Step 2: Example 126c

To a solution of Example 126b (2.6 g, 26.3 mmol) in dry THF (150 mL) wasadded LAH (5 g, 131.5 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred from 0° C.to r.t. for 16 h. The mixture was quenched by H₂O (5 mL) under 20° C.,then diluted with 15% NaOH (5 mL) and water (15 mL). The mixture wasfiltered and concentrated to give the crude product Example 126c (2 g,yield 74%) as colorless oil. LC-MS [M+1]⁺=104.1

Step 3: Example 126e

A solution of Example 126c (1.9 g, 18.4 mmol) and Example 126d (1.6 g,6.1 mmol) in MeCN/AcOH (50 mL/10 mL) was stirred at 90° C. for 16 h. Tothe mixture was added 5N HCl (20 mL), which was stirred at r.t. for 2 h.The reaction's pH was adjusted to 11 by 30% NaOH (aq.), concentrated,and purified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give thedesired product Example 126e (530 mg, 35%) as yellow oil. LC-MS[M+1]⁺=248.1

Step 4: Example 126g

To a solution of Example 126e (530 mg, 2.1 mmol), Example 126f (584 mg,2.1 mmol) and PPh₃ (1.37 g, 5.25 mmol) in dry DMF was added DIAD (1.27g, 6.3 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred from 0° C. to r.t. for 1h. The mixture was diluted with water and extracted by EtOAc (200 mL*2).The combined organic layer was concentrated and purified by silica gelchromatography (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired product Example 126g(900 mg, yield 84%) as yellow oil. LC-MS [M+1]⁺=507.9

Step 5: Example 126h

A solution of Example 126g (900 mg, 1.8 mmol) and LiO.H₂O (227 mg, 5.4mmol) in MeOH/H₂O (20 mL/10 mL) was stirred at r.t. for 16 h. Themixture was concentrated and the pH was adjusted to 5 by 1N HCl (aq.).The mixture was then extracted by DCM (100 mL*2), and concentrated togive the crude product Example 126h (650 mg, crude yield 73%) as ayellow solid. LC-MS [M+1]⁺=493.9

Step 6: Example 126i

To a solution of Example 126h (650 mg, 1.3 mmol) in pyridine (100 mL)was added POCl₃ (597 mg, 3.9 mmol) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at0° C. for 1 h. The reaction was quenched by water and concentrated. Theresidue was washed by water, filtered and dried to give the desiredproduct Example 126i (450 mg, yield 73%) as a pink solid. LC-MS[M+1]⁺=475.9

Step 7: Example 126

A solution of Example 126i (150 mg, 0.3 mmol), Example 126j (63 mg, 0.45mmol), Na₂CO₃ (95 mg, 0.9 mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (22 mg, 0.03 mmol) indioxane/H₂O (2 mL/0.4 mL) was stirred at 90° C. for 2 h under N₂. Themixture was concentrated and purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) togive the desired product Example 126 (27 mg, yield 20%) as a gray solid.LC-MS [M+1]⁺=441.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.21 (s, 1H), 8.75 (s,2H), 8.22 (s, 1H), 8.05 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.93(d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=10.9 Hz, 2H), 7.42 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.34(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 4.39 (s, 2H), 4.26 (s, 1H), 4.00 (s, 1H), 3.15 (s,2H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.06 (s, 1H), 1.14 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

Example 127: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 127

Step 1: Example 127b

To a solution of Example 127a (10 g, 0.11 mol) and TEA (17 g, 0.17 mol)in DCM (100 mL) was added Boc₂O (29.4 g, 0.13 mol), which was stirredfor 2 h at room temperature. The reaction mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure and which was purified by silica gel chromatography(Petroleum ether/EtOAc=1/1) to give the desired product Example 127b(11.5 g, yield 55%) as a white solid.

Step 2: Example 127d

To a solution of Example 127b (3 g, 0.016 mol) in THF (100 mL) was addedNaH (1.4 g, 0.035 mol, 60% in mineral oil) slowly at 0° C. under N₂protection. After addition, the suspension was stirred for 0.5 h,followed by addition of NaI (2.9 g, 0.019 mol) and Example 127c (5.2 g,0.019 mol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16h. which was then quenched by water (2 mL) and concentrated. The residuewas purified by silica gel chromatography (Petroleum ether/EtOAc=5/1) toafford the desired product Example 127d (2.9 g, yield 47%) as a yellowsolid. LC-MS [M+1-100]⁺=282.9/284.9

Step 3: Example 127e

To a solution of Example 127d (2.9 g, 7.6 mmol) in DCM (30 mL) was addedTFA (10 mL) at room temperature and stirred for 2 h. The reactionmixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford the crudeproduct Example 127e (3.2 g, yield 100%) as a white solid, which wasused in next step without any purification. LC-MS [M+1]⁺=282.9/284.9

Step 4: Example 127g

A solution of Example 127e (3.2 g, 7.6 mmol) and Example 127f (2.4 g,9.12 mmol) in MeCN/AcOH (v/v=4/1, 25 mL) was heated to 90° C. for 16 h.The reaction mixture was concentrated and purified by silica gelchromatography (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to afford the desired product Example127g (2.2 g, yield 64%) as a white solid. LC-MS [M+1]⁺=426.9/428.9

Step 5: Example 127h

To a solution of Example 127g (2.2 g, 4.8 mmol) in MeOH (10 mL) wasadded 30% NaOH solution (40 mL) at room temperature, which was heated at100° C. for 16 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperatureand the pH was adjusted to 5 with 2N HCl, which was extracted with DCM(50 mL*3), concentrated and purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired product Example 127h (1.2 g, yield56%) as a yellow solid. LC-MS [M+1]⁺=445.9/447.9

Step 6: Example 127i

To a solution of Example 127h (1 g, 2.2 mmol) in pyridine/DCM (v/v=2/1,66 mL) was added POCl₃ (1 g, 6.7 mmol) at 0° C. under N₂ protection. Thereaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture wasquenched by H₂O (10 mL) and concentrated, which was purified by silicagel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired product Example127i (200 mg, yield 21%) as white solid. LC-MS [M+1]⁺=427.9/429.9

Step 7: Example 127

To a solution of Example 127i (50 mg, 0.12 mmol), Example 127j (20 mg,0.14 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (38 mg, 0.36 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (v/v=4/1, 2.5mL) was added Pd (dppf)Cl₂ (5 mg) at room temperature under N₂, whichwas heated at 100° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated andpurified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to afford the desired productExample 127 (15 mg, yield 29%) as a white solid. LC-MS [M+1]⁺=441.0 ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.80 (s, 1H), 8.88 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.05(t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.79 (m, 3H), 7.70 (d,J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 5.66 (d,J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 4.71 (s, 1H), 4.60 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 3.63 (s, 2H), 2.50(s, 3H), 2.35-2.28 (m, 1H), 1.93 (dd, J=14.5, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 1.43 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

Example 128: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 128

To a solution of Example 128a (50 mg, 0.12 mmol), Example 128b (25 mg,0.14 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (38 mg, 0.36 mmol) in dioxane/H₂O (v/v=5/1, 2.5mL) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (5 mg) at N₂ protection, which was heated to100° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated and purified byprep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to afford the desired product Example 128 (15mg, yield 26%) as a white solid.

LC-MS [M+1]⁺=477.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.81 (s, 1H), 9.00 (s,1H), 8.89 (s, 1H), 8.31 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.99(s, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (d, J=8.2Hz, 1H), 7.66 (dd, J=17.1, 7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.01 (t, J=54.0 Hz, 1H), 5.66(s, 1H), 4.73 (s, 1H), 4.62 (d, J=9.4 Hz, 1H), 3.64 (s, 2H), 2.37-2.25(m, 1H), 1.99-1.84 (m, 1H), 1.43 (d, J=6.7 Hz, 3H).

Example 129: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 129

Step 1: Example 129b

To a solution of Example 129a (2.0 g, 20.2 mmol) and (Boc)₂O (4.8 g,22.2 mmol) in ACN (50 mL) was added DMAP (500 mg, 4.0 mmol). The mixturewas stirred at 25° C. for 16 hours. The solvent was removed in vacuo,and the residue was diluted with EtOAc (50 mL), washed by water (30 mL)and brine (30 mL). The organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated to give the desired product Example 129b (2.4 g, yield 60%)as a pale yellow gel. LC-MS [M+1-56]⁺=144.1

Step 2: Example 129c

A mixture of Example 129b (2.4 g, 12.1 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (1.7 g, 12.1mmol) in DCM/MeOH (40 mL/8 mL) was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hours. Waterwas added, and the mixture was extracted with DCM (30 mL*3). Thecombined organic layers were concentrated and purified by silica gelchromatography (Petroleum ether/EtOAc=70/30) to give the desired productExample 129c (2.2 g, yield 79%) as a white solid. LC-MS [M+1-56]⁺=176.0

Step 3: Example 129d

To a solution of Example 129c (2.2 g, 9.5 mmol) in EtOH/H₂O (25 mL,v/v=1/1) was added a suspension of NaBH₄ in EtOH/H₂O (3 mL, v/v=1/1)dropwise at 0° C. After 15 min, the solution was heated at 50° C. for 5hours. The reaction was diluted with water (20 mL), and then extractedby DCM (100 mL*3). The combined organic layers were concentrated andpurified by silica gel chromatography (Petroleum ether/EtOAc=65/35) togive the desired product Example 129d (1.6 g, yield 83%) as colorlessoil. LC-MS [M+1-100]⁺=104.1

Step 4: Example 129e

To a solution of Example 129d (1.6 g, 7.9 mmol) in DCM (30 mL) was addeda solution of HCl/dioxane (30 mL). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for3 hours. The solvent was removed in vacuo, and the residue was treatedwith DCM and concentrated for three times to give the desired productExample 129e (1.0 g, yield 83%) as brown oil.

Step 5: Example 129g

A solution of Example 129f (200 mg, 1.3 mmol), Example 129e (1.0 g, 7.1mmol) and CH₃C(OMe)₃ (187 mg, 1.6 mmol) in dioxane (3 mL) and AcOH (1mL) was degassed with N₂ for three times, and heated to 125° C. for 16hours. The mixture was cooled to room temperature, and then 6N HCl (10mL) was added. The resulting mixture was stirred for 1 h, andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was cooled to 0° C. andthe pH was adjusted to 9-10 with 30% NaOH (aq.). The mixture was stirredfor 30 min, and concentrated under reduced pressure, which was purifiedby silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=92/8) to give the desired productExample 129g (100 mg, yield 29%) as yellow oil.

LC-MS [M+1]⁺=262.1

Step 6: Example 129i

A solution of Example 129g (100 mg, 0.38 mmol), Example 129h (107 mg,0.38 mmol) and PPh₃ (251 mg, 0.96 mmol) in dry THF (4 mL) was degassedwith N₂ three times and cool to 0° C. DIAD (193 mg, 0.96 mmol) was addeddropwise and the mixture was stirred for 16 h at 0° C.˜r.t. The mixturewas concentrated under reduced pressure, which was purified by silicagel chromatography (EtOAc/MeOH=90/10) to give the desired productExample 129i (150 mg, yield 75%) as colorless oil. LC-MS [M+1]⁺=521.9

Step 7: Example 129j

A solution of Example 129i (150 mg, 0.29 mmol) and LiO.H₂O (24 mg, 0.58mmol) in THF (3 mL), MeOH (2 mL) and water (1 mL) was stirred at 30° C.for 3 h. The mixture was adjusted pH=3˜4 with 1N HCl. Then the mixturewas concentrated under reduced pressure to give the crude productExample 129j (146 mg, crude yield 100%) as a white solid, which was usedin the next step without further purification. LC-MS [M+1]⁺=507.9

Step 8: Example 129k

A solution of Example 129j (146 mg, 0.29 mmol) in pyridine (20 mL) wascooled to 0° C. under N₂ protection. Then POCl₃ (176 mg, 1.15 mmol) wasadded dropwise and the mixture was stirred for 0.5 h at 0° C. Water (5mL) was added to the mixture, which was concentrated under reducedpressure. Water (20 mL) was added to the residue, which was stirred for30 min at room temperature, and filtrated. The solid was washed by water(10 mL), dried under reduced pressure to give the desired productExample 129k (88 mg, yield 62%) as a pink solid. LC-MS [M+1]⁺=489.9

Step 9: Example 129

To a solution of Example 129k (50 mg, 0.10 mmol), Example 1291 (17 mg,0.12 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (22 mg, 0.20 mmol) in dioxane (4 mL) and water (1mL) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (7.5 mg, 0.01 mmol). The mixture was degassedwith N₂ three times, heated to 90° C. for 2 h. The mixture was cooled toroom temperature, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=12/1) to give 30 mg crude productwhich was re-purified by prep-HPLC to give the desired product Example129 (2.0 mg, yield 4%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=455.0 ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.05 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 8.05 (t,J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (s,1H), 7.66 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 4.59 (s, 1H), 4.36(s, 1H), 4.24 (s, 1H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.08-1.92 (m, 2H),1.77 (s, 2H), 1.35 (s, 3H).

Example 130: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 130

Step 1: Example 130

To a solution of Example 130a (30 mg, 0.06 mmol), Example 130b (13 mg,0.07 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane/H₂O (4 mL/1 mL) were added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (5 mg,0.006 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (13 mg, 0.12 mmol). The mixture was degassed bynitrogen for three times and heated at 90° C. for 2 hours. The reactionmixture was filtered, washed with EtOAc and concentrated. The residuewas purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=15/1) to give the crude product whichwas re-purified by prep-HPLC to give the desired product Example 130(2.5 mg, yield 8%) as a white solid. LC-MS [M+1]⁺=491.0. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.01 (s, 1H), 9.01 (s, 1H), 8.29 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H),8.21 (s, 1H), 8.03 (dt, J=18.2, 8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.76 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (d,J=55.1 Hz, 1H), 4.57 (s, 1H), 4.36 (s, 1H), 4.25 (s, 1H), 2.52 (s, 3H),2.01 (s, 2H), 1.77 (s, 2H), 1.34 (s, 3H).

Example 131: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 131

Step 1: Example 131b

A solution of Example 131a (900 mg, 3.11 mmol) and NaOH (374 mg, 9.34mmol) in MeOH (30 mL) and water (10 mL) was heated to 50° C. for 3 h.The mixture was cooled to room temperature, and concentrated underreduced pressure, which was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=91/9) to give the desired product Example 131b (252 mg, yield33%) as a colorless gel. LCMS [M+1]⁺=248.1

Step 2: Example 131d

A solution of Example 131b (252 mg, 1.02 mmol), Example 131c (284 mg,1.02 mmol) and PPh₃ (668 mg, 2.55 mmol) in dry THF (20 mL) was degassedwith N₂ three times and cool to 0° C. DIAD (619 mg, 3.06 mmol) was addeddropwise and the mixture was stirred for 2 h at 0-5° C. The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, which was purified by silica gelchromatography (EtOAc/MeOH=91/9) to give the desired product Example131d (378 mg, yield 55%) as a pale yellow gel. LCMS [M+1]⁺=507.9

Step 3: Example 131e

A solution of Example 131d (378 mg, 0.75 mmol) and LiO.H₂O (125 mg, 2.98mmol) in MeOH (10 mL), THF (10 mL) and water (1 mL) was heated to 40° C.for 3 h. The mixture was cooled to room temperature, and pH was adjustedto 3-4 with 6N HCl (aq.). Then the mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure to give the desired product Example 131e (500 mg, crudeyield 100%) as a yellow gel, which was used in the next step withoutfurther purification. LCMS [M+1]⁺=493.9

Step 4: Example 131f

A solution of Example 131e (500 mg, crude, 0.75 mmol) in pyridine (10mL) was cooled to 0° C. under N₂ protection. Then POCl₃ (570 mg, 3.73mmol) was added dropwise and the mixture was stirred for 2 h at 0-5° C.Water (5 mL) was added to the mixture, which was concentrated underreduced pressure. Additional water (20 mL) was added to the residue,which was stirred for 30 min at room temperature, and filtrated. Thesolid was washed by water (5 mL), dried under reduced pressure to givethe desired product Example 131f (210 mg, yield 59%) as a pink solid.LCMS [M+1]⁺=475.9

Step 5: Example 131

To a solution of Example 131f (140 mg, 0.3 mmol), Example 131g (50 mg,0.45 mmol), Cu₂O (7 mg, 0.045 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (293 mg, 0.9 mmol) inBuCN (2 mL), was added 8-hydroxyquinoline (13 mg, 0.09 mmol). Themixture was degassed with N₂ three times, heated to 120° C. overnight.The mixture was cooled to room temperature, and concentrated underreduced pressure, which was purified by pre-HPLC to give crude product(15 mg), followed by prep-TLC purification (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give thedesired product Example 131 (11 mg, yield 8%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=456.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.25 (s, 1H), 8.86 (s, 1H),8.12-7.98 (m, 3H), 7.88-7.71 (m, 3H), 7.47 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d,J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 4.58 (s, 1H), 4.47 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.18 (t, J=9.7 Hz,1H), 3.13 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 1H), 2.10 (s, 1H), 1.86-1.69 (m, 3H), 1.52 (d,J=6.9 Hz, 3H), 0.78 (m, 2H), 0.72-0.64 (m, 2H).

Example 132: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 132

A mixture of Example 132a (38 mg, 0.088 mmol), Example 132b (36 mg, 0.34mmol), K₂CO₃ (61 mg, 0.44 mmol), CuI (5 mg) in dry DMSO (1.0 mL) washeated at 125° C. for 20 h. The reaction was cooled to r.t., and water(5 mL) was added. The resulting mixture was stirred for 5 min, andfiltered to give the crude product, which was purified by Prep-TLC(DCM/MeOH=15/1), followed by prep-HPLC purification (by Ultimate XB-C18,50×250 mm, 10 μm, speed: 80 mL/min, eluent: A/B=H₂O/CH₃CN=from 80/20 to50/50 for 10 min, then to 10/90 for 45 min, Ret. Time=35.5 min) to givethe desired product Example 132 (2 mg, yield 5%) as a white solid. LC-MS[M+1]⁺=456.1. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 10.69 (s, 1H), 8.37 (s,1H), 8.09 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 8.00-7.93 (m, 2H), 7.82 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H),7.59-7.49 (m, 2H), 7.11 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 5.94 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 4.75(d, J=9.7 Hz, 1H), 4.46 (d, J=9.7 Hz, 1H), 4.02 (t, J=9.6 Hz, 1H),3.85-3.73 (m, 1H), 2.46 (dt, J=14.7, 7.1 Hz, 1H), 2.16 (dd, J=14.7, 7.0Hz, 1H), 1.91 (ddd, J=13.3, 8.5, 5.1 Hz, 1H), 1.57 (s, 3H), 1.31 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 0.90 (m, 2H), 0.86-0.80 (m, 2H).

Example 133: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 133

To a solution of Example 133a (70 mg, 0.15 mmol), Example 133b (38 mg,0.22 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (32 mg, 25.13 mmol) in dioxane (5 mL) and water (1mL) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (11 mg, 0.015 mmol). The mixture was degassedwith N₂ three times, and heated to 95° C. for 2 h. The mixture wascooled to room temperature, and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC to give 15 mg crude product, thenpurified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired product Example133 (10 mg, yield 14%) as a white solid. LC-MS [M+1]⁺=477.0. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.24 (s, 1H), 9.02 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.86 (s, 1H),8.30 (dd, J=10.5, 2.4 Hz, 2H), 8.11-7.99 (m, 2H), 7.87 (d, J=8.1 Hz,1H), 7.79 (dd, J=11.9, 7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (t,J=53.6 Hz, 1H), 4.59 (s, 1H), 4.52 (d, J=9.9 Hz, 1H), 4.21 (t, J=9.8 Hz,1H), 3.16 (d, J=11.5 Hz, 1H), 2.13 (s, 1H), 1.86-1.70 (m, 2H), 1.53 (d,J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

Example 134: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 134

Step 1: Example 134b

To a mixture of Example 134a (290 mg, 2.31 mmol) in pyridine (70 mL) at0° C. was added POCl₃ (0.3 mL) slowly. The mixture was stirred at 0° C.for 1 h. To the mixture was added water (80 mL), which was concentratedunder reduced pressure. To the residue was added water (50 nit), whichwas stirred at r.t. for 15 min, filtered and dried at 45° C. to give thedesired product Example 134b (150 mg, yield 54%) as a white solid.

LC-MS [M+1]⁺=425.9/427.9

Step 2: Example 134

A mixture of Example 134b (100 mg, 0.235 mmol), Example 134c (108 mg,1.0 mmol), K₂CO₃ (162 ma, 1.175 mmol), CuI (11 mg, 0.058 mmol) in dryDMSO (2 mL) was heated at 125° C. for 24 h. The reaction was cooled tor.t. and water (25 mL) was added. The resulting mixture was stirred for5 min, and filtered to give the crude product, which was purified byprep-HPLC (by Ultimate XB-C18, 50×250 mm, 10 μm, speed: 80 mL/min,eluent: A/B=H₂O/CH₃CN=from 75/25 to 45/55 over 30 min, Ret. Time 24.94min), followed by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) to give the desired productExample 134 (1.2 mg, yield 1%) as a white solid. LC-MS [M+1]⁺=454.0. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 11.80 (s, 1H), 8.23-8.15 (m, 3H), 8.04 (s,1H), 7.97 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.50 (s, 2H), 7.12 (s, 1H),4.83 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 4.58 (s, 2H), 4.41 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 3.81 (s,2H), 2.88 (s, 2H), 1.96 (d, J=38.7 Hz, 1H), 0.89 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 0.83(s, 2H).

Example 135: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 135

Step 1: Example 135b

Example 135a (50.0 g, 216.5 mmol) was dissolved in dry THF (1 L)followed by addition of LiHMDS (1.08 L, 1.0 M in THF) in two portions at−78° C. After stirring for 45 min at −78° C., MeI (154 g, 1082.3 mmol)was added in one portion. The resulting mixture was stirred at −78° C.for another 1.5 h. The reaction was quenched by 1N HCl (aq.) at 0° C.The mixture was extracted with EtOAc (500 mL*3). The combined organiclayers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to afford aresidue which was purified by silica gel chromatography (PetroleumEther/EtOAc=40/1) to give the desired product Example 135b (19 g, yield36%) as yellowish oil. LCMS [M+1-100]⁺=146.1

¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 4.29 (s, 1H), 3.71 (s, 1H), 3.66 (s,3H), 2.50 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 1.80-1.74 (m, 1H), 1.47 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H),1.42 (s, 9H), 1.17 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.12 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 3H).

Step 2: Example 135c

NaBH₄ (11.8 g, 310.2 mmol) and LiCl (13.0 g, 310.2 mmol) were combinedin a 1 L three necked flask in THF/EtOH (v/v=1/1, 400 mL) and stirred at0° C. for 15 min. A solution of Example 135b (19.0 g, 77.6 mmol) inTHF/EtOH (v/v=1/1, 100 mL) was added into the mixture dropwise at 0° C.After addition, the reaction was stirred from 0° C. to r.t. for 16 h.The reaction was quenched by adding water at 0° C., and extracted withDCM/MeOH (v/v=10/1, 300 mL*3). The combined organic layers were driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to give the crude product whichwas purified by silica gel chromatography (Petroleum Ether/EtOAc=67/33)to give the desired product Example 135c (14.5 g, yield 86%) ascolorless oil. LCMS [M+1-100]⁺=118.1. NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 4.47(d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 3.72 (dd, J=15.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 3.50 (d, J=6.2 Hz,1H), 3.40 (dd, J=10.7, 6.2 Hz, 1H), 2.50 (s, 1H), 1.67 (dt, J=12.8, 6.5Hz, 1H), 1.56 (dd, J=13.3, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 1.45 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 1.41(s, 9H), 1.11 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H), 0.92 (d, J=6.7 Hz, 3H).

Step 3: Example 135d

To a solution of Example 135c (14.5 g, 66.8 mmol) in DCM (25 mL) wasadded a solution of 4M HCl/dioxane (150 mL). The mixture was stirred at25° C. for 4 h. The solvent was removed in vacuo, and the residue wastreated with DCM and concentrated for three times to give the desiredproduct Example 135d (10.3 g, yield 100%) as brown oil (HCl salt).

Step 4: Example 135f

A solution of Example 135e (7.0 g, 26.7 mmol) and Example 135d (10.3 g,66.8 mmol) in MeCN (90 mL) and AcOH (22 mL) was degassed with N₂ forthree times, and heated to 95° C. for 16 h. The mixture was cooled toroom temperature, and then 6N HCl (10 mL) was added. The resultingmixture was stirred for 1 h, and concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was cooled to 0° C. and adjusted pH to 9˜10 with 30% NaOH(aq.). The mixture was stirred for 30 min, and concentrated underreduced pressure, which was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=90/10) to give the desired product Example 135f (2.4 g, yield34%) as a pale yellow gel. LCMS [M+1]⁺=262.1

Step 5: Example 135h

A solution of Example 135f (2.4 g, 9.20 mmol), Example 135g (2.56 g,9.20 mmol) and PPh₃ (6.0 g, 23.04 mmol) in dry THF (60 mL) was degassedwith N₂ three times and cool to 0° C. DIAD (4.6 g, 23.04 mmol) was addeddropwise and the mixture was stirred for 16 h at 0-5° C. The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, which was purified by silica gelchromatography (EtOAc/MeOH=80/20) to give the desired product Example135h (1.9 g, yield 40%) as a pale yellow gel. LCMS [M+1]⁺=521.9

Step 6: Example 135i

A solution of Example 135h (1.9 g, 3.60 mmol) and LiO.H₂O (770 mg, 18.2mmol) in THF (15 mL), MeOH (10 mL) and water (5 mL) was stirred at 30°C. for 2 h. The pH was adjusted to 3-4 with 1N HCl (aq.). Then themixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to give the desiredproduct Example 135i (1.46 g, crude yield 100%) as a white solid, whichwas used in the next step without further purification. LCMS[M+1]⁺=507.9

Step 7: Example 135j

A solution of Example 135i (1.46 g, 2.88 mmol) in pyridine (140 mL) wascooled to 0° C. under N₂ protection. Then POCl₃ (2.2 g, 14.40 mmol) wasadded dropwise and the mixture was stirred for 0.5 h at 0-5° C. Water (5mL) was added to the mixture, which was concentrated under reducedpressure. Additional water (20 mL) was added to the residue, which wasstirred for 30 min at room temperature, and filtrated. The solid waswashed by water (20 mL), dried under reduced pressure to give thedesired product Example 135j (1.0 g, yield 71%) as a pink solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=489.9

Step 8: Example 135

To a solution of Example 135j (208 mg, 0.43 mmol), Example 135k (70 mg,1.02 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane/H₂O (4 mL/1 mL) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (31 mg,0.043 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (90 mg, 0.85 mmol). The mixture was degassed bynitrogen for three times and heated at 95° C. for 2 h. The reactionmixture was filtered, washed with EtOAc and concentrated. The residuewas purified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=92/8) to give thecrude product (75 mg), which was re-purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=15/1)to give the desired product Example 135 (21.0 mg, yield 11%) as a whitesolid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=455.1. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.13 (s, 1H),8.89 (s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 8.06 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),8.00-7.96 (m, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.77(d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 4.97(s, 1H), 4.38 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.04 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 3.02 (d, J=12.8Hz, 1H), 2.53 (s, 3H), 2.08 (s, 1H), 1.55 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H), 1.46 (s,1H), 1.15 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

Example 136: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 136

To a solution of Example 135j (200 mg, 0.41 mmol), Example 136a (85 mg,0.49 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane/H₂O (4 mL/1 mL) were added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (30 mg,0.041 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (87 mg, 0.82 mmol). The mixture was degassed bynitrogen for three times and heated at 95° C. for 2 hours. The reactionmixture was filtered, washed with EtOAc and concentrated. The residuewas purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=15/1) to give the crude product,which was re-purified by prep-HPLC to give the desired product Example136 (17.2 mg, yield 9%) as a pink solid. LC-MS [M+1]⁺=491.0. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.07 (s, 1H), 9.02 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.88 (s, 1H),8.30 (dd, J=8.2, 2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (t, J=7.9 Hz,1H), 8.00 (dd, J=8.8, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (dd, J=10.7, 8.0 Hz, 3H), 7.47(d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (t, J=55.1 Hz, 1H), 4.95 (s, 1H), 4.37 (dd,J=9.8, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 4.05 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 3.06-3.00 (m, 1H), 2.06 (d,J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 1.55 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H), 1.44 (td, J=12.2, 6.5 Hz, 1H),1.15 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

Example 137: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 137

Step 1: Example 137c

To a solution of Example 137a (100 mg, 0.54 mmol), Example 137b (205 mg,0.81 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) were added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (40 mg, 0.054mmol) and KOAc (105 mg, 1.08 mmol). The mixture was degassed by nitrogenfor three times and heated at 100° C. for 16 hours. The reaction mixturewas filtered, washed with EtOAc and concentrated to give the crudedesired product Example 137c (81 mg, crude yield 100%) as a black solid,which was used for the next step directly. LCMS [M+1]⁺=152.0

Step 2: Example 137

To a solution of Example 137c (81 mg, 0.54 mmol), Example 135j (240 mg,0.49 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane/H₂O (4 mL/1 mL) were added Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (36 mg,0.049 mmol) and Na₂CO₃ (104 mg, 0.98 mmol). The mixture was degassed bynitrogen for three times and heated at 95° C. for 2 hours. The reactionmixture was filtered, washed with EtOAc and concentrated. The residuewas purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=15/1) to give the desired productExample 137 (42.5 mg, yield 19%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=469.0

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.12 (s, 1H), 8.88 (s, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=2.4Hz, 1H), 8.14 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (dd,J=8.1, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (dd, J=8.6, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (dd, J=12.2, 7.8Hz, 2H), 7.41 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 4.94 (s, 1H),4.35 (dd, J=9.7, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 4.01 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 3.05-2.97 (m, 1H),2.77 (q, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.05 (s, 1H), 1.54 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H), 1.44 (dt,J=12.4, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 1.23 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.14 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

Example 138: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 138

To a solution of Example 135j (245 mg, 0.50 mmol), Example 138a (81 mg,0.75 mmol) in butyronitrile (3 mL) and PEG-400 (190 mg) were added8-quinolinol (11 mg, 0.075 mmol), Cu₂O (8 mg, 0.050 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃(326 mg, 1.0 mmol) successively. The mixture was sealed, degassed bynitrogen for three times and heated at 120° C. for 16 hours. Thereaction mixture was filtered, and washed by EtOAc. The filtrates wereconcentrated and purified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=85/15)to give the crude product (105 mg), which was re-purified by prep-HPLCto afford the desired product Example 138 (4.0 mg, yield 2%) as a yellowsolid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=470.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.09 (s, 1H),8.87 (s, 1H), 8.16-8.00 (m, 2H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 3H),7.52-7.35 (m, 2H), 4.95 (s, 1H), 4.34 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 4.00 (t, J=8.8Hz, 1H), 2.99 (d, J=14.7 Hz, 1H), 2.05 (s, 1H), 1.82 (s, 1H), 1.53 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 3H), 1.43 (q, J=10.8, 10.2 Hz, 1H), 1.13 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 3H),0.78 (m, 2H), 0.68 (m, 2H).

Example 139: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 139

Step 1: Example 139b

To a solution of Example 139a (950 mg, 3.64 mmol) and TEA (551 mg, 5.46mmol) in dry DCM (10 mL) was slowly added MsCl (498 mg, 4.37 mmol) at 0°C. under nitrogen atmosphere. The reaction was stirred from 0° C. tor.t. for 16 h. The reaction was concentrated directly and purified bysilica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=93/7) to give the desired productExample 139b (294 mg, yield 24%) as yellowish oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=340.1.

Step 2: Example 139d

To a solution of Example 139c (1.6 g, 6.24 mmol) in MeOH (40 mL) wasadded SOCl₂ (2.2 g, 18.56 mmol) dropwise at 0° C. After addition, themixture was allowed to stir at 80° C. for 16 h. The mixture wasconcentrated, purified by silica gel chromatography (DCM/MeOH=97/3) togive the desired product Example 139d (1.6 g, yield 95%) as a brownsolid.

LCMS [M+1]⁺=273.0

Step 3: Example 139e

To a solution of Example 139d (143 mg, 0.52 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) wereadded Example 139b (213 mg, 0.62 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (343 mg, 1.04 mmol).The mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 16 h. The solvent was removed invacuo, and the residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=80/20) to give the desired product Example 139e (280 mg, yield100%) as colorless oil. LCMS [M+1]⁺=516.1

Step 4: Example 139f

A solution of Example 139e (280 mg, 0.54 mmol) and LiO.H₂O (57 mg, 1.36mmol) in THF (6 mL), MeOH (4 mL) and water (2 mL) was stirred at 40° C.for 2 h. The pH of the mixture was adjusted to 3-4 with 1N HCl (aq.).Then the mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to give thedesired product Example 139f (272 mg, crude yield 100%) as a whitesolid, which was used in the next step without further purification.

LCMS [M+1]⁺=502.0

Step 5: Example 139

A solution of Example 139f (272 mg, 0.54 mmol) in pyridine (27 mL) wascooled to 0° C. under N₂ protection. Then POCl₃ (416 mg, 2.72 mmol) wasadded dropwise and the mixture was stirred for 0.5 h at 0-5° C. Water (5mL) was added to the mixture, which was concentrated under reducedpressure. MeOH (20 mL) was added to the residue, which was concentratedfor three times, purified firstly by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=15/1) to obtainthe crude product, which was re-purified by prep-HPLC to give thedesired product Example 139 (7.1 mg, yield 3%) as a white solid. LCMS[M+1]⁺=484.0

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.16 (s, 1H), 8.88 (s, 1H), 8.04 (t, J=7.9Hz, 1H), 7.77 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 7.66 (d, J=30.3 Hz, 2H), 7.39 (s, 1H),7.10 (s, 1H), 4.96 (s, 1H), 4.39 (d, J=9.5 Hz, 1H), 4.03 (t, J=9.0 Hz,1H), 3.04 (d, J=12.5 Hz, 1H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.07 (d, J=14.7 Hz, 1H),1.82 (s, 1H), 1.55 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H), 1.46 (s, 1H), 1.16 (d, J=6.8 Hz,3H), 0.78 (m, 2H), 0.69 (m, 2H).

Example 140: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 140

Step 1: Example 140c

A solution of Example 140a (450 mg, 1.82 mmol), Example 140b (500 mg,1.82 mmol) and PPh₃ (955 mg, 3.64 mmol) in dry THF (10 mL) was degassedwith N₂ three times and cooled to 0° C. DIAD (736 mg, 3.64 mmol) wasadded dropwise and the mixture was stirred for 16 h at 0° C.˜r.t. Themixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, which was purified bysilica gel chromatography (EtOAc/MeOH=83/17) to give the desired productExample 140c (400 mg, yield 44%) as a yellowish gum. LCMS [M+1]⁺=502.1

Step 2: Example 140d

A solution of Example 140c (400 mg, 0.80 mmol) and LiO.H₂O (168 mg, 4.00mmol) in THF (6 mL), MeOH (4 mL) and water (2 mL) was stirred at 40° C.for 2 h. The mixture was adjusted pH=3˜4 with 1N HCl. Then the mixturewas concentrated under reduced pressure to give the desired productExample 140d (388 mg, crude yield 100%) as a white solid, which was usedin the next step without further purification. LCMS [M+1]⁺=488.0

Step 3: Example 140

A solution of Example 140d (388 mg, 0.80 mmol) in pyridine (40 mL) wascooled to 0° C. under N₂ protection. Then POCl₃ (609 mg, 4.00 mmol) wasadded dropwise and the mixture was stirred for 1.5 h at 0° C. Water (5mL) was added to the mixture, which was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was treated with MeOH for three times and thecrude material was purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM/MeOH=90/10) to afford the crude product (145 mg), which wasre-purified by prep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=15/1) to give the pure product Example140 (34.0 mg, yield 9%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=470.1. NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.28 (s, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 8.05 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),7.81 (dd, J=12.3, 7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.75 (s, 2H), 7.32 (s, 1H), 7.14 (s, 1H),4.59 (d, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 4.52 (d, J=9.7 Hz, 1H), 4.19 (t, J=9.8 Hz, 1H),3.13 (t, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 2.19 (s, 4H), 1.88-1.72 (m, 3H), 1.53 (d, J=6.9Hz, 3H), 0.85-0.64 (m, 4H).

Example 141: General Procedure for Synthesis of Compound Example 141

A solution of Example 141a (60 mg, 0.13 mmol) in pyridine (13 mL) wascooled to 0° C. under N₂ protection. Then POCl₃ (100 mg, 0.66 mmol) wasadded dropwise and the mixture was stirred for 1 h at 0° C. Water (5 mL)was added to the mixture, which was concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was purified firstly by silica chromatography(DCM/MeOH=91/9) to give the crude product, which was re-purified byprep-TLC (DCM/MeOH=10/1) for three times to give the desired productExample 141 (7.8 mg, yield 14%) as a white solid. LCMS [M+1]⁺=439.0. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.55 (s, 1H), 8.72 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.71 (s,1H), 8.10 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (dd, J=8.0,2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.80-7.76 (m, 1H), 7.69 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (dd, J=8.7,2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.21 (d,J=13.5 Hz, 2H), 5.96 (d, J=13.7 Hz, 1H), 5.06-4.90 (m, 2H), 2.52 (s,3H), 1.61 (dd, J=32.2, 6.5 Hz, 3H).

Example A: ASK1 KINOMEscan™ Assay (Biochemical Kd)

The binding of compounds to ASK1 were determined using DiscoverX'sproprietary technology. KINOMEscan™ is based on a competition bindingassay that quantitatively measures the ability of a compound to competewith an immobilized, active-site directed ligand. The assay is performedby combining three components: DNA-tagged ASK1 kinase; immobilizedligand; and a test compound. The ability of the test compound to competewith the immobilized ligand is measured via quantitative PCR of the DNAtag. Streptavidin-coated magnetic beads were treated with biotinylatedsmall molecule ligands for 30 minutes at room temperature to generateaffinity resins for ASK1 kinase assays. The liganded beads were blockedwith excess biotin and washed with blocking buffer (SeaBlock (Pierce),1% BSA, 0.05% Tween 20, 1 mM DTT) to remove unbound ligand and to reducenonspecific binding. Binding reactions were assembled by combiningDNA-tagged ASK1 kinases, liganded affinity beads, and test compounds in1× binding buffer (20% SeaBlock, 0.17×PBS, 0.05% Tween 20, 6 mM DTT).Test compounds were prepared as 111× stocks in 100% DMSO. Kds weredetermined using an 11-point 3-fold compound dilution series with threeDMSO control points. All compounds for Kd measurements are distributedby acoustic transfer (non-contact dispensing) in 100% DMSO. Thecompounds were then diluted directly into the assays such that the finalconcentration of DMSO was 0.9%. All reactions were performed inpolypropylene 384-well plate. Each fraction had a final volume of 0.02ml. The assay plates were incubated at room temperature with shaking for1 hour and the affinity beads were washed with wash buffer (lx PBS,0.05% Tween 20). The beads were then re-suspended in elution buffer(1×PBS, 0.05% Tween 20, 0.504 non-biotinylated affinity ligand) andincubated at room temperature with shaking for 30 minutes. The kinaseconcentration in the eluates was measured by qPCR. Most Kds weredetermined using a compound top concentration=30,000 nM. If the initialKd determined was <0.5 nM (the lowest concentration tested), themeasurement was repeated with a serial dilution starting at a lower topconcentration. A Kd value reported as 40,000 nM indicates that the Kdwas determined to be >30,000 nM. Binding constants (Kds) were calculatedwith a standard dose-response curve using the Hill equation:Response=Background+{(Signal−Background)/[1+(Kd^(Hill Slope)/Dose^(Hill Slope))]},the Hill Slope was set to −1, and curves were fitted using a non-linearleast square fit with the Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm.

The ASK1 binding data is shown in the table below:

Ex. ASK1, Kd (nM) 1 A 2 A 3 B 4 D 5 C 6 B 7 A 8 B 9 C 10 A 11 A 12 B 13D 14 B 15 D 16 B 17 B 18 A 19 B 20 B 21 D 22 A 23 A 24 A 25 C 26 C 28 C29 C 30 A 31 A 32 B 33 C 35 B 37 A 38 A 39 A 40 A 41 B 42 A 43 A 44 B 45C 46 A 47 A 48 A 50 A 51 A 52 A 53 A 54 A 55 A 56 A 57 B 58 A 59 C 60 A61 A 63 A 64 C 65 A 66 A 67 A 68 A 69 A 70 A 71 A 72 D 73 A 74 A 75 B 77A 78 A 79 B 80 A 81 A 82 A 83 D 84 A 86 A 87 A 88 A 89 A 90 D 91 D 92 A93 C 94 D 95 A 96 B 97 A 98 A 99 A 100 A 101 B 102 A 103 A 104 A 105 A106 B 107 B A: <10 nM 10 nM ≤ B < 100 nM 100 nM ≤ C < 1 μM D ≥1 μM

Example B. HK-2 Phospho-p38 HTRF Assay (Cellular IC₅₀)

Human kidney-2 (HK-2) proximal tubular cells were obtained from theAmerican Type Culture Collection (CRL-2190). These cells haveendougenous expression of ASK1 kinase and the kinase can be activatedthrough phosphorylation by H2O2 treatment. Monolayers of HK-2 cells weregrown on 384-well plates at 8000 cells/well and incubated at 37° C. with5% CO₂/95% air in keratinocyte serum-free medium (Thermofisher,Carlsbad, Calif.) supplemented with recombinant human EGF (5 ng/mL) andbovine pituitary extract (50 μg/mL). 24 hours after seeding, cells weretreated with test compounds for various concentrations for 2 hours andfollowed by 30 min treatment of H₂O₂ with final concentration of 1 mM.At the end of cell treatment, the cell medium was removed, and the cellswere washed once with ice-cold PBS and subjected to measure the level ofphosphor-p38 (downstream target of ASK1 activation) using Cisbio's P38phospho-T180/Y182 HTRF kit from Cisbio (Cat. 64P38PEG). IC₅₀ weredetermined using an 11-point 4-fold compound dilution series with oneDMSO control point. All compounds for IC₅₀ measurements were distributedby Tecan d300e digital dispenser (non-contact dispensing) in 100% DMSO.The compounds were then diluted directly into the assays such that thefinal concentration of DMSO was 0.4%. Most IC₅₀s were determined using acompound top concentration=1,000 nM. An IC₅₀ value reported as >1,000 nMindicates the inhibition is less than 50% at the top dose. IC50 werecalculated with a log (dose)-response curve using four parametervariable nonlinear fitting, with log(dose) in X-axis and(Em665/Em620×10000) ratio as Y-axis.

The p38 MAPK IC₅₀ are shown in the table below:

Ex. IC₅₀ (nM) 2 C 19 B 22 A 23 B 24 A 30 A 37 A 38 A 39 A 40 A 42 B 43 A46 B 47 A 48 A 50 A 52 A 53 C 54 A 55 C 56 A 61 A 63 B 66 B 67 A 69 A 70A 71 A A: <100 nM 100 nM ≤ B < 1 μM D ≥1 μM

Example C: Phase 1 Study to Evaluate Safety of a Compound DescribedHerein in Subjects with Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

The primary objective of this study is to characterize the safety,tolerability and dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) for a compounddescribed herein when administered orally to subjects with NASH.

-   -   The safety and tolerability of multiple doses of a compound        described herein;    -   The effects of 2 dose levels (25 mg and 50 mg) of a compound        described herein on insulin resistance and glucose homeostasis;        and    -   Effects of a compound described herein on hepatocellular        function as measured by assessment of liver enzymes and        biochemical markers of hepatic and metabolic function and        inflammation.

Patients: Eligible subjects will be men and women 18 years to 75 yearsof age.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

-   -   Institutional Review Board (IRB approved written Informed        Consent and privacy language as per national regulation (eg,        Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA]        Authorization for US sites) must be obtained from the subject or        legally authorized representative prior to any study related        procedures, including screening evaluations and tests    -   Subject is ≥18 years of age and <76 years old at the time of        consent    -   Subject has had a percutaneous liver biopsy within 12 months        from Screening that shows a definitive diagnosis of NASH with        advanced (Brunt stage 3) hepatic fibrosis

Exclusion Criteria:

-   -   Subject is a pregnant or lactating female    -   Subject with current, significant alcohol consumption or a        history of significant alcohol consumption for a period of more        than 3 consecutive months any time within 1 year prior to        screening. Significant alcohol consumption is defined as more        than 20 gram per day in females and more than 30 grams per day        in males, on average (a standard drink in the US is considered        to be 14 grams of alcohol).    -   Subject is unable to reliably quantify alcohol consumption based        upon local study physician judgment.    -   Subject uses drugs historically associated with nonalcoholic        fatty liver disease (NAFLD) (amiodarone, methotrexate, systemic        glucocorticoids, tetracyclines, tamoxifen, estrogens at doses        greater than those used for hormone replacement, anabolic        steroids, valproic acid, and other known hepatotoxins) for more        than 2 weeks in the year prior to Screening.    -   Subject requires use of drugs with a narrow therapeutic window        metabolized by CYP3A4 such as fast acting opioids (alfentanil        and fentanyl), immunosuppressive drugs (cyclosporine, sirolimus,        and tacrolimus), some cardiovascular agents (ergotamine,        quinidine and dihydroergotamine), and select psychotropic agents        (pimozide).    -   Subject has prior or has planned (during the study period)        bariatric surgery (eg, gastroplasty, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass).    -   Subject has concurrent infection including diagnoses of fever of        unknown origin and evidence of possible central line sepsis        (subjects must be afebrile at the start of therapy).    -   Subject with a platelet count below 100,000/mm3 at Screening.    -   Subject with clinical evidence of hepatic decompensation as        defined by the presence of any of the following abnormalities at        Screening:    -   Serum albumin less than 3.5 grams/deciliter (g/dL).    -   An INR greater than 1.1.    -   Direct bilirubin greater than 1.3 milligrams per deciliter        (mg/dL).    -   Subject has a history of bleeding esophageal varices, ascites,        or hepatic encephalopathy    -   Subject has a history of hepatitis C. Patients found on        screening to have hepatitis C antibody, even if PCR negative for        HCV RNA, are excluded from this study.    -   Subject has evidence of other forms of chronic liver disease:    -   Hepatitis B as defined by presence of hepatitis B surface        antigen.    -   Evidence of ongoing autoimmune liver disease as defined by        compatible liver histology.    -   Primary biliary cirrhosis as defined by the presence of at least        2 of these criteria (i) Biochemical evidence of cholestasis        based mainly on alkaline phosphatase elevation (ii) Presence of        anti-mitochondrial antibody (iii) Histologic evidence of        nonsuppurative destructive cholangitis and destruction of        interlobular bile ducts.    -   Primary sclerosing cholangitis.    -   Wilson's disease as defined by ceruloplasmin below the limits of        normal and compatible liver histology.    -   Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency as defined by diagnostic features        in liver histology (confirmed by alpha-1 antitrypsin level less        than normal; exclusion at the discretion of the study        physician).    -   History of hemochromatosis or iron overload as defined by        presence of 3+ or 4+ stainable iron on liver biopsy.    -   Drug-induced liver disease as defined on the basis of typical        exposure and history.    -   Known bile duct obstruction.    -   Suspected or proven liver cancer.    -   Any other type of liver disease other than NASH.    -   Subject with serum ALT greater than 300 units per liter (U/L) at        Screening.    -   Subject with serum creatinine of 1.5 mg/dL or greater at        Screening.    -   Subject using of any prescription or over-the-counter medication        or herbal remedy that are believed to improve or treat NASH or        liver disease or obesity during the period beginning 30 days        prior to randomization. Subjects who are using Vitamin E or        omega-3 fatty acids may continue their use.    -   Subject with a history of biliary diversion.    -   Subject with known positivity for Human Immunodeficiency Virus        infection.    -   Subject with an active, serious medical disease with likely life        expectancy of less than 5 years.    -   Subject with active substance abuse, including inhaled or        injection drugs, in the year prior to Screening.    -   Subject with known allergies to the study drug or any of its        excipients.    -   Subject with malignant disease (other than basal and squamous        cell carcinoma of the skin and in situ.

Study Design:

-   -   Allocation: Randomized    -   Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study    -   Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment    -   Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator)    -   Primary Purpose: Treatment

Primary Outcome Measures:

The primary objective of this study is to characterize the safety, whichincludes the tolerability and dose-limiting toxicity (DLT), for acompound described herein when administered intravenously to subjectswith biopsy-proven NASH. Specifically, this measure will be assessed bynumber of subjects experiencing treatment emergent adverse eventsindicative of DLT.

Secondary Outcome Measures:

-   -   A secondary objective is to characterize the first-dose PK        profile of compound described herein. The PK profile is assessed        by the AUC (area under the plasma concentration versus time        curve) and Cmax (peak plasma concentration) of a compound        described herein.    -   A secondary objective for the study is to characterize the PK        profile and serum level accumulation of a compound described        herein following administration of daily oral doses beginning 3        days after the first dose.    -   A secondary objective is to evaluate change in serum alanine        aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), ratio        of AST:ALT, alkaline phosphatase, and gamma glutamyl        transpeptidase (GGTP); change in AST/platelet ratio index. [Time        Frame: Baseline; Week 7 (End of Study)] [Designated as safety        issue: No]    -   A secondary objective for this study is to evaluate change in        serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase        (AST), ratio of AST:ALT, alkaline phosphatase, and gamma        glutamyl transpeptidase (GGTP) levels; and change in        AST/platelet ratio index.    -   Hepatocellular function as measured by assessment of liver        enzymes and biochemical markers of hepatic and metabolic        function.

Arms Assigned Interventions Active Comparator: Cohort 1 Drug: Compounddescribed herein Patient receives dose of compound Drug: Placebodescribed herein or placebo Active Comparator: Cohort 2 Drug: Compounddescribed herein Patient receives dose of described Drug: Placebo hereinor Placebo Active Comparator: Cohort 3 Drug: Compound described hereinPatient receives dose of compound Drug: Placebo described herein orplacebo

This study is a dose ranging study to assess in sequential fashion, thesafety, tolerability, and dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) of a compounddescribed herein, in subjects with biopsy-proven NASH with advancedfibrosis. This is a dose escalation design comprised of 3 sequentialcohorts to evaluate the safety of a compound described herein whenadministered orally once a day for 7 weeks. Each cohort will consist of8 subjects, 6 randomized to receive a compound described herein and 2randomized to receive placebo. Based on data safety monitoring board(DSMB) and FDA review, 2 additional cohorts may be implemented,consisting of 8 subjects.

Example D: Pharmaceutical Compositions Example D1: ParenteralComposition

To prepare a parenteral pharmaceutical composition suitable foradministration by injection, 100 mg of a water-soluble salt of acompound described herein is dissolved in DMSO and then mixed with 10 mLof 0.9% sterile saline. The mixture is incorporated into a dosage unitform suitable for administration by injection.

Example D2: Oral Composition

To prepare a pharmaceutical composition for oral delivery, 100 mg of acompound described herein is mixed with 750 mg of starch. The mixture isincorporated into an oral dosage unit for, such as a hard gelatincapsule, which is suitable for oral administration.

Example D: Sublingual (Hard Lozenge) Composition

To prepare a pharmaceutical composition for buccal delivery, such as ahard lozenge, mix 100 mg of a compound described herein, with 420 mg ofpowdered sugar mixed, with 1.6 mL of light corn syrup, 2.4 mL distilledwater, and 0.42 mL mint extract. The mixture is gently blended andpoured into a mold to form a lozenge suitable for buccal administration.

The examples and embodiments described herein are for illustrativepurposes only and in some embodiments, various modifications or changesare to be included within the purview of disclosure and scope of theappended claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof:

wherein: Ring A is aryl or heteroaryl; Ring B is aryl or heteroaryl; Lis a saturated or unsaturated linear aliphatic chain having 4-10 carbonatoms optionally substituted with 1-6 R⁷, wherein 1, 2, or 3 carbonatoms are optionally replaced with —NR⁷—, —O—, —S—, —S(═O)—, or—S(═O)₂—; X¹ is N or CR¹; X² is N or CR²; X³ is N or CR³; each R¹, R²,and R³ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a),—S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),—S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),—NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a), optionally substituted C₁-C₆alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substitutedC₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionallysubstituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl,optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl; eachR⁴ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a),—S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),—S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),—NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a), optionally substituted C₁-C₆alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substitutedC₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionallysubstituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl,optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl; ortwo R⁴ are taken together to form an optionally substituted cycloalkyl,optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, oroptionally substituted heteroaryl; R⁵ is hydrogen, —S(═O)R^(b),—S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OCO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl,optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substitutedcycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl; each R⁶ isindependently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b),—NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),—S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),—NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a), optionally substituted C₁-C₆alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substitutedC₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionallysubstituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl,optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl; eachR⁷ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a),—S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d),—S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),—NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a), optionally substituted C₁-C₆alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substitutedC₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionallysubstituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl,optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl; ortwo R⁷ on the same carbon atom are taken together to form an oxo; R^(a)is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substitutedC₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionallysubstituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, oroptionally substituted heteroaryl; R^(b) is optionally substituted C₁-C₆alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substitutedC₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionallysubstituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl,optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl; eachR^(c) and R^(d) is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁-C₆alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substitutedC₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionallysubstituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl,optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl; orR^(c) and R^(d), together with the nitrogen atom to which they areattached, form an optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl or optionallysubstituted heteroaryl; s is 1-3; and t is 1-3.
 2. The compound of claim1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, orstereoisomer thereof, wherein: Ring A is phenyl.
 3. The compound ofclaim 1 or 2, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer,or stereoisomer thereof, wherein: Ring B is pyridyl.
 4. The compound ofany one of claims 1-3, wherein the compound of Formula (I) is of Formula(Ia), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, orstereoisomer thereof:


5. The compound of any one of claims 1-4, wherein the compound ofFormula (I) or (Ia) is of Formula (Ib), or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof:


6. The compound of any one of claims 1-5, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, wherein: R³is halogen, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or C₁-C₆ haloalkyl.
 7. The compound of any oneof claims 1-4, wherein the compound of Formula (I) or (Ia) is of Formula(Ib), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, orstereoisomer thereof:


8. The compound of any one of claims 1-7, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, wherein:each R⁴ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d),—CO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl,optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substitutedheterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substitutedheteroaryl.
 9. The compound of any one of claims 1-8, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomerthereof, wherein: each R⁴ is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN,—OR^(a), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substitutedcycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl.
 10. The compoundof any one of claims 1-9, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, wherein: each R⁴ isindependently hydrogen, —OR^(a), or optionally substituted heteroaryl.11. The compound of any one of claims 1-10, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, wherein:each R⁴ is independently substituted heteroaryl.
 12. The compound ofclaim 11, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, orstereoisomer thereof, wherein: each R⁴ is independently heteroarylsubstituted with halogen, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, or optionally substitutedheterocycloalkyl.
 13. The compound of any one of claims 1-7, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomerthereof, wherein: two R⁴ are taken together to form an optionallysubstituted heterocycloalkyl.
 14. The compound of any one of claims1-13, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, orstereoisomer thereof, wherein: s is 1 or
 2. 15. The compound of any oneof claims 1-12, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, wherein: s is
 1. 16. The compound ofclaim 15, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, orstereoisomer thereof, wherein: R⁴ is


17. The compound of any one of claims 1-16, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, wherein:each R⁶ is hydrogen.
 18. The compound of any one of claims 1-17, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomerthereof, wherein: R⁵ is hydrogen or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl.19. The compound of any one of claims 1-17, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, wherein: R⁵is hydrogen.
 20. The compound of any one of claims 1-19, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomerthereof, wherein: each R⁷ is independently hydrogen, halogen, oroptionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl.
 21. The compound of any one ofclaims 1-19, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer,or stereoisomer thereof, wherein: two R⁷ are taken together to form anoptionally substituted cycloalkyl.
 22. The compound of any one of claim1-19 or 21, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, orstereoisomer thereof, wherein: two R⁷ are taken together to form acyclopropyl, a cyclobutyl, a cyclopentyl, or a cyclohexyl.
 23. Thecompound of any one of claims 1-22, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, wherein: L is selectedfrom

wherein each R^(7a) and R^(7b) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN,—OR^(a), —SR^(a), —S(═O)R^(b), —NO₂, —NR^(c)R^(d), —S(═O)₂R^(d),—NR^(a)S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —OC(═O)R^(b),—CO₂R^(a), —OCO₂R^(a), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),—NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(a),optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, optionally substitutedC₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionallysubstituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionallysubstituted heteroaryl; or R^(7a) and R^(7b) on the same carbon atom aretaken together to form an oxo; or two R^(7a) are taken together to forman optionally substituted cycloalkyl; each Y is independently —NR^(7c)—,—O—, —S—, —S(═O)—, or —S(═O)₂—; each R^(7c) is independently hydrogen,—S(═O)R^(b), —S(═O)₂R^(d), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(b), —CO₂R^(a),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl,optionally substituted C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl, optionally substitutedcycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl; a is 4-10; b is0-9 and c is 0-9; provided that 3≤b+c≤9; d is 0-8; e is 2-8; and f is0-8; provided that 2≤d+e+f≤8; g is 0-8 and h is 0-8; provided that2≤g+h≤8; i is 0-7; j is 0-7; and k is 0-7; provided that 1≤i+j+k≤7; l is0-6; m is 0-6; and n is 0-6; provided that 0≤1+m+n≤6.
 24. The compoundof claim 23, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer,or stereoisomer thereof, wherein: Y is —O—.
 25. The compound of claim 23or 24, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, orstereoisomer thereof, wherein: each R^(7a) and R^(7b) is independentlyhydrogen, halogen, or optionally substituted C₁-C₆ alkyl.
 26. Thecompound of any one of claims 23-25, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, wherein: each R^(7a)and R^(7b) is hydrogen.
 27. The compound of any one of claims 23-25, ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomerthereof, wherein: two R^(7a) are taken together to form an optionallysubstituted cycloalkyl.
 28. The compound of any one of claims 1-27, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomerthereof, wherein: L is


29. The compound of any one of claims 1-27, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, wherein: Lis


30. The compound of any one of claims 1-28, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, wherein: Lis


31. The compound of any one of claims 1-28, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, wherein: Lis


32. The compound of any one of claims 1-29, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, wherein: Lis


33. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effectiveamount of a compound of any one of claims 1-32, and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient.
 34. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 33,wherein the pharmaceutical composition is formulated for intravenousinjection, oral administration, inhalation, nasal administration,topical administration, or ophthalmic administration.
 35. A method fortreating a disease in a mammal comprising administering to the mammal atherapeutically effective amount of the compound of any one of claims1-32, or the pharmaceutical composition of claim 33 or
 34. 36. Themethod of claim 35, wherein the disease is selected from the groupconsisting of a blood disease, an autoimmune disorder, a pulmonarydisorder, hypertension, an inflammatory disease, a fibrotic disease,diabetes, diabetic nephropathy, a renal disease, a respiratory disease,a cardiovascular disease, acute lung injury, acute or chronic liverdisease, and a neurodegenerative disease.
 37. The method of claim 36,wherein the liver disease is selected from the group consisting offascioliasis, hepatitis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with orwithout fibrosis, hepatic steatosis, fatty liver disease (FLD),non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), alcoholic liver disease,Alagille syndrome, biliary atresia, galactosemia, gallstones,hemochromatosis, liver cancer, lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LALD),porphyria, acetaminophen hepatotoxicity, Reye's syndrome, sarcoidosis,tyrosinemia, Wilson disease, Gilbert's syndrome, cirrhosis, and primarysclerosing cholangitis.
 38. The method of claim 36, wherein thepulmonary disorder is selected from the group consisting of chronicobstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis(IPF), asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, pneumonia, cysticfibrosis, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary arterial hypertension, pulmonaryedema, and pulmonary hemorrhage.
 39. The method of claim 36, wherein theautoimmune disorder is selected from the group consisting of alopeciaareata, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, autoimmune hepatitis,dermatomyositis, diabetes (type 1), idiopathic arthritis,glomerulonephritis, Graves' disease, Guillain-Barré syndrome, idiopathicthrombocytopenic purpura, myasthenia gravis, myocarditis, multiplesclerosis, pemphigus/pemphigoid, pernicious anemia, polyarteritisnodosa, polymyositis, primary biliary cirrhosis, psoriasis, rheumatoidarthritis, scleroderma/systemic sclerosis, Sjógren's syndrome, systemiclupus erythematosus, thyroiditis, uveitis, vitiligo, and granulomatosiswith polyangiitis (Wegener's).
 40. The method of claim 36, wherein theinflammatory disease is selected from the group consisting ofAlzheimer's, ankylosing spondylitis, arthritis (osteoarthritis,rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis), atherosclerosis,arteriosclerosis, cholestasis, Crohn's disease, colitis, dermatitis,diverticulitis, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), systemiclupus erythematous (SLE), nephritis, Parkinson's disease, cardiacinflammation, and ulcerative colitis.
 41. The method of claim 36,wherein the renal disease is selected from the group consisting ofAlport syndrome, renal fibrosis, kidney disease, diabetic nephropathy,fabry disease, diabetic kidney disease, diabetic nephropathy, renalinflammation, renal fibrosis focal segmental glomerulosclerosis,glomerulonephritis, IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease), kidney stones,minimal change disease, nephrotic syndrome, and polycystic kidneydisease (PKD).
 42. The method of claim 36, wherein the neurodegenerativedisease is selected from the group consisting of Alzheimer's disease,dementia, multiple sclerosis, optical neuritis, amyotrophic lateralsclerosis, Friedreich's ataxia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),Huntington's disease, Lewy body disease, Parkinson's disease, and spinalmuscular atrophy.
 43. The method of claim 36, wherein the cardiovasculardisease is selected from the group consisting of endothelialdysfunction, metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis, coronary arterydisease, heart failure, peripheral artery disease, cardiac inflammation,cardiac fibrosis, cerebrovascular disease, and coronary syndrome. 44.The method of claim 36, wherein the blood disease is sickle celldisease.
 45. A method for reducing neuronal cell death followingischemic injury in a mammal comprising administering to the mammal atherapeutically effective amount of the compound of any one of claims1-32, or the pharmaceutical composition of claim 33 or
 34. 46. A methodfor modulating platelets in a mammal comprising administering to themammal a therapeutically effective amount of the compound of any one ofclaims 1-32, or the pharmaceutical composition of claim 33 or
 34. 47.The method of claim 46, wherein the compound modulates plateletactivation, platelet granule secretion, thromboxane A2 generation, orthrombosis modulation.
 48. A method for modulating the level of areactive oxidative species in a mammal comprising administering to themammal a therapeutically effective amount of the compound of any one ofclaims 1-32, or the pharmaceutical composition of claim 33 or
 34. 49.The method of claim 48, wherein the reactive oxidative species is areactive oxygen species.
 50. The method of claim 49, wherein thereactive oxidative species contains a radical on the oxygen atom.